1990 Buick LeSabre vs. 2005 Ford F-350
To start off, 2005 Ford F-350 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Buick LeSabre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Buick LeSabre would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford F-350 (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 1990 Buick LeSabre. (115 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 1990 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford F-350 weights approximately 929 kg more than 1990 Buick LeSabre. 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, 2005 Ford F-350 (495 Nm) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Buick LeSabre. (257 Nm). This means 2005 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Buick LeSabre.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Buick LeSabre | 2005 Ford F-350 | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | LeSabre | F-350 |
Year Released | 1990 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3800 cc | 5408 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 257 Nm | 495 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 106 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1656 kg | 2585 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 5760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 2430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3490 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 144 L |