1994 Buick Roadmaster vs. 2009 Ford E-250
To start off, 2009 Ford E-250 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Buick Roadmaster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Buick Roadmaster 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 31 more horse power than 2009 Ford E-250. (225 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Buick Roadmaster should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford E-250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 1104 kg more than 2009 Ford E-250. 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 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford E-250. (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1994 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford E-250.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Buick Roadmaster | 2009 Ford E-250 | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Roadmaster | E-250 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5732 cc | 4606 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 388 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5540 mm | 6030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 2140 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3510 mm |
