2006 Buick Rainier vs. 1979 Ford LTD
To start off, 2006 Buick Rainier is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford LTD. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford LTD would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Ford LTD is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ford LTD (297 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2006 Buick Rainier. (291 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford LTD should accelerate faster than 2006 Buick Rainier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford LTD weights approximately 240 kg more than 2006 Buick Rainier. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 1979 Ford LTD (525 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Buick Rainier. (376 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1979 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Buick Rainier.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Buick Rainier | 1979 Ford LTD | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | Rainier | LTD |
Year Released | 2006 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4163 cc | 5763 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 291 HP | 297 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 376 Nm | 525 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 3080 mm |