1995 Buick Roadmaster vs. 2013 Lincoln MKZ
To start off, 2013 Lincoln MKZ is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Buick Roadmaster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Buick Roadmaster would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Buick Roadmaster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Lincoln MKZ (296 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1995 Buick Roadmaster. (257 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Lincoln MKZ should accelerate faster than 1995 Buick Roadmaster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 330 kg more than 2013 Lincoln MKZ.
Because 2013 Lincoln MKZ is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Buick Roadmaster. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Lincoln MKZ 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, 1995 Buick Roadmaster (447 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Lincoln MKZ. (366 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1995 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Lincoln MKZ.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Buick Roadmaster | 2013 Lincoln MKZ | |
| Make | Buick | Lincoln |
| Model | Roadmaster | MKZ |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 257 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5540 mm | 4930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2116 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1478 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2850 mm |
