1951 Buick LeSabre vs. 2009 Ford F-150
To start off, 2009 Ford F-150 is newer by 58 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Buick LeSabre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Buick LeSabre would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Buick LeSabre (335 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2009 Ford F-150. (245 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford F-150.
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, 1951 Buick LeSabre (517 Nm @ 3650 RPM) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford F-150. (294 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1951 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford F-150.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Buick LeSabre | 2009 Ford F-150 | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | LeSabre | F-150 |
Year Released | 1951 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3523 cc | 4606 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 335 HP | 245 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 517 Nm | 294 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3650 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 5130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 3200 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 151 L | 98 L |