2007 Buick Rainier vs. 1977 Ford 2000
To start off, 2007 Buick Rainier is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ford 2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ford 2000 would be higher. At 4,163 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Buick Rainier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Buick Rainier (291 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 1977 Ford 2000. (100 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Buick Rainier should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford 2000.
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, 2007 Buick Rainier (376 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 226 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford 2000. (150 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Buick Rainier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford 2000. 2007 Buick Rainier has automatic transmission and 1977 Ford 2000 has manual transmission. 1977 Ford 2000 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Buick Rainier will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Buick Rainier | 1977 Ford 2000 | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | Rainier | 2000 |
Year Released | 2007 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4163 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 291 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 376 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.1 mm | 90.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 101.9 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 61 L |