1990 Buick Roadmaster vs. 2010 Ford E-150
To start off, 2010 Ford E-150 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Buick Roadmaster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Buick Roadmaster would be higher. At 5,731 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Buick Roadmaster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford E-150 (265 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1990 Buick Roadmaster. (177 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford E-150 should accelerate faster than 1990 Buick Roadmaster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford E-150 weights approximately 10 kg more than 1990 Buick Roadmaster. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1990 Buick Roadmaster is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1990 Buick Roadmaster. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Ford E-150, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1990 Buick Roadmaster (393 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford E-150. (339 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1990 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford E-150.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Buick Roadmaster | 2010 Ford E-150 | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | Roadmaster | E-150 |
Year Released | 1990 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5731 cc | 4600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 265 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 393 Nm | 339 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 4717 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1925 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1702 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2824 mm |