1995 Buick Roadmaster vs. 1992 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1995 Buick Roadmaster is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Buick Roadmaster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Buick Roadmaster (257 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1992 Ford Falcon. (198 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Buick Roadmaster should accelerate faster than 1992 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 350 kg more than 1992 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, 1995 Buick Roadmaster (447 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Ford Falcon. (348 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1995 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Buick Roadmaster | 1992 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | Roadmaster | Falcon |
Year Released | 1995 | 1992 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 3984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 257 HP | 198 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 447 Nm | 348 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2800 mm |