1995 Buick LeSabre vs. 1997 Ford F-150
To start off, 1997 Ford F-150 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Buick LeSabre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Buick LeSabre would be higher. At 4,194 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Ford F-150 (202 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1995 Buick LeSabre. (169 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1995 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford F-150 weights approximately 525 kg more than 1995 Buick LeSabre. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1997 Ford F-150 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Buick LeSabre. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Ford F-150 will offer significantly more control. 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, 1997 Ford F-150 (338 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Buick LeSabre. (298 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1997 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Buick LeSabre.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Buick LeSabre | 1997 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | LeSabre | F-150 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 4194 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 169 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 338 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 2075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 3050 mm |
