1985 Buick Wildcat vs. 2003 Ford F-250
To start off, 2003 Ford F-250 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Buick Wildcat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Buick Wildcat would be higher. At 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Buick Wildcat (355 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 2003 Ford F-250. (256 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Buick Wildcat should accelerate faster than 2003 Ford F-250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford F-250 weights approximately 1030 kg more than 1985 Buick Wildcat.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 1985 Buick Wildcat (551 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Ford F-250. (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1985 Buick Wildcat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Ford F-250.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Buick Wildcat | 2003 Ford F-250 | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Wildcat | F-250 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3785 cc | 5407 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 355 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 551 Nm | 474 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 2350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 5760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 3490 mm |
