1996 Buick Roadmaster vs. 2000 Ford F-150
To start off, 2000 Ford F-150 is newer by 4 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 54 more horse power than 2000 Ford F-150. (202 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Buick Roadmaster should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford F-150. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford F-150 weights approximately 225 kg more than 1996 Buick Roadmaster.
Because 2000 Ford F-150 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Buick Roadmaster. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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, 1996 Buick Roadmaster (447 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford F-150. (338 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford F-150.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Buick Roadmaster | 2000 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Roadmaster | F-150 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 4195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 338 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 2075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3050 mm |
