1990 Buick Electra vs. 1968 Ford GT 40
To start off, 1990 Buick Electra is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford GT 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford GT 40 would be higher. At 4,948 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Ford GT 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ford GT 40 (424 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 261 more horse power than 1990 Buick Electra. (163 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1990 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Buick Electra weights approximately 615 kg more than 1968 Ford GT 40.
Because 1968 Ford GT 40 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1968 Ford GT 40. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Buick Electra, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1968 Ford GT 40 (637 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 352 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Buick Electra. (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1968 Ford GT 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Buick Electra. 1990 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 1968 Ford GT 40 has manual transmission. 1968 Ford GT 40 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Buick Electra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Buick Electra | 1968 Ford GT 40 | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Electra | GT 40 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 4948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 424 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 637 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2420 mm |
