1992 Buick Roadmaster vs. 2013 Ford E-Series
To start off, 2013 Ford E-Series is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Buick Roadmaster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Buick Roadmaster would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Ford E-Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford E-Series (252 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1992 Buick Roadmaster. (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford E-Series should accelerate faster than 1992 Buick Roadmaster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford E-Series weights approximately 830 kg more than 1992 Buick Roadmaster. 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, 2013 Ford E-Series (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Buick Roadmaster. (346 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2013 Ford E-Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Buick Roadmaster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Buick Roadmaster | 2013 Ford E-Series | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Roadmaster | E-Series |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5000 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 346 Nm | 474 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 12 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 2830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5540 mm | 5504 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 2111 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3505 mm |
