1989 Buick Electra vs. 1995 Ford Explorer
To start off, 1995 Ford Explorer is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Buick Electra would be higher. At 3,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Ford Explorer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Buick Electra (163 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1995 Ford Explorer. (160 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Explorer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Explorer weights approximately 325 kg more than 1989 Buick Electra.
Let's talk about torque, 1995 Ford Explorer (311 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Buick Electra. (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Explorer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Buick Electra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Buick Electra | 1995 Ford Explorer | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Electra | Explorer |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 311 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2840 mm |
