1987 Buick Estate vs. 2010 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2010 Ford Ranger is newer by 23 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, 1987 Buick Estate (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2010 Ford Ranger. (143 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Buick Estate weights approximately 438 kg more than 2010 Ford Ranger. 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, 1987 Buick Estate (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 226 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Ranger. (209 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1987 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Ranger. 1987 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 2010 Ford Ranger has manual transmission. 2010 Ford Ranger will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 Buick Estate will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Buick Estate | 2010 Ford Ranger | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | Estate | Ranger |
Year Released | 1987 | 2010 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6598 cc | 2300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 435 Nm | 209 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1447 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 5171 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1763 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1684 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3193 mm |