1987 Buick Estate vs. 2005 Ford F-350
To start off, 2005 Ford F-350 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Buick Estate would be higher. At 6,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford F-350 (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1987 Buick Estate. (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 1987 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford F-350 weights approximately 700 kg more than 1987 Buick Estate. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2005 Ford F-350 (495 Nm) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Buick Estate. (435 Nm). This means 2005 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Buick Estate.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Buick Estate | 2005 Ford F-350 | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Estate | F-350 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6598 cc | 5408 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 495 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 2585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 5760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3490 mm |
