1996 Buick LeSabre vs. 1996 Ford Versailles
To start off, both 1996 Buick LeSabre and 1996 Ford Versailles were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Buick LeSabre (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1996 Ford Versailles. (91 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1996 Ford Versailles.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1996 Buick LeSabre (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Ford Versailles. (144 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1996 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Ford Versailles. 1996 Buick LeSabre has automatic transmission and 1996 Ford Versailles has manual transmission. 1996 Ford Versailles will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Buick LeSabre will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1996 Buick LeSabre | 1996 Ford Versailles | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | LeSabre | Versailles |
Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 202 HP | 91 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 312 Nm | 144 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2560 mm |