1997 Buick LeSabre vs. 1997 Ford Ranger
To start off, both 1997 Buick LeSabre and 1997 Ford Ranger were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Buick LeSabre (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1997 Ford Ranger. (118 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1997 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 95 kg more than 1997 Ford Ranger. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1997 Ford Ranger is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1997 Ford Ranger. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Buick LeSabre, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1997 Buick LeSabre (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Ford Ranger. (198 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1997 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Buick LeSabre | 1997 Ford Ranger | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | LeSabre | Ranger |
Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2507 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 202 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 312 Nm | 198 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1395 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2840 mm |