1998 Buick LeSabre vs. 1985 Ford Courier
To start off, 1998 Buick LeSabre is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Ford Courier. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Ford Courier would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 1998 Buick LeSabre (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 209 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ford Courier. (103 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1998 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ford Courier. 1998 Buick LeSabre has automatic transmission and 1985 Ford Courier has manual transmission. 1985 Ford Courier will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Buick LeSabre will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Buick LeSabre | 1985 Ford Courier | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | LeSabre | Courier |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1753 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
