1996 Buick Roadmaster vs. 1999 Ford F-150
To start off, 1999 Ford F-150 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Buick Roadmaster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Buick Roadmaster would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Buick Roadmaster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Buick Roadmaster (256 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 1999 Ford F-150. (128 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Buick Roadmaster should accelerate faster than 1999 Ford F-150. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 552 kg more than 1999 Ford F-150. 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, 1996 Buick Roadmaster (447 Nm) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Ford F-150. (393 Nm). This means 1996 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Ford F-150. 1996 Buick Roadmaster has automatic transmission and 1999 Ford F-150 has manual transmission. 1999 Ford F-150 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Buick Roadmaster will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Buick Roadmaster | 1999 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Roadmaster | F-150 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 4604 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 1298 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 5740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3520 mm |
