2007 Buick Rainier vs. 1981 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2007 Buick Rainier is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ford Falcon 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 182 more horse power than 1981 Ford Falcon. (109 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Buick Rainier should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Falcon.
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 148 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Falcon. (228 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2007 Buick Rainier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Buick Rainier | 1981 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | Rainier | Falcon |
Year Released | 2007 | 1981 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4163 cc | 3273 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 291 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 376 Nm | 228 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2830 mm |