1994 Buick Roadmaster vs. 1990 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1994 Buick Roadmaster is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 5,732 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Buick Roadmaster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Buick Roadmaster (256 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1990 Ford Falcon. (120 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Buick Roadmaster should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 650 kg more than 1990 Ford Falcon. 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, 1994 Buick Roadmaster (447 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Falcon. (235 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1994 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Buick Roadmaster | 1990 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Roadmaster | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5732 cc | 3157 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5540 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2800 mm |
