1990 Buick LeSabre vs. 2007 Ford F-150
To start off, 2007 Ford F-150 is newer by 17 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 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford F-150 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 1990 Buick LeSabre. (115 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1990 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford F-150 weights approximately 59 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.
Because 2007 Ford F-150 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Buick LeSabre. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Ford F-150 will offer significantly more control. 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 Ford F-150 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Buick LeSabre. (257 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Buick LeSabre.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Buick LeSabre | 2007 Ford F-150 | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | LeSabre | F-150 |
Year Released | 1990 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3800 cc | 5407 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 257 Nm | 495 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 106 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1656 kg | 1715 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 5540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3370 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 98 L |