1988 Buick Electra vs. 2006 Ford Explorer
To start off, 2006 Ford Explorer is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Buick Electra would be higher. At 4,015 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Ford Explorer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Explorer (210 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1988 Buick Electra. (163 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Explorer should accelerate faster than 1988 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Explorer weights approximately 1287 kg more than 1988 Buick Electra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 2006 Ford Explorer (344 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Buick Electra. (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Explorer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Buick Electra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Buick Electra | 2006 Ford Explorer | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Electra | Explorer |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 4015 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.6 mm | 92.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 2862 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2890 mm |
