1988 Buick Electra vs. 2007 Ford E-150
To start off, 2007 Ford E-150 is newer by 19 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 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ford E-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford E-150 (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1988 Buick Electra. (163 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford E-150 should accelerate faster than 1988 Buick Electra.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Ford E-150 (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Buick Electra. (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Ford E-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Buick Electra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Buick Electra | 2007 Ford E-150 | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Electra | E-150 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 4605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 388 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.6 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 2060 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 3510 mm |
