1993 Buick Roadmaster vs. 2002 Ford GT 40
To start off, 2002 Ford GT 40 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Buick Roadmaster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Buick Roadmaster would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Buick Roadmaster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Ford GT 40 (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 1993 Buick Roadmaster. (177 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1993 Buick Roadmaster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 510 kg more than 2002 Ford GT 40.
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, 1993 Buick Roadmaster (406 Nm) has 321 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 1993 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Ford GT 40. 1993 Buick Roadmaster has automatic transmission and 2002 Ford GT 40 has manual transmission. 2002 Ford GT 40 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Buick Roadmaster will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Buick Roadmaster | 2002 Ford GT 40 | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Roadmaster | GT 40 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 4195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 406 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2030 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 107 L |
