2000 Buick LaCrosse vs. 2004 Ford F-150
To start off, 2004 Ford F-150 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Buick LaCrosse. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Buick LaCrosse would be higher. At 4,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Buick LaCrosse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Buick LaCrosse (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2004 Ford F-150. (200 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Buick LaCrosse should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford F-150. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford F-150 weights approximately 571 kg more than 2000 Buick LaCrosse.
Because 2004 Ford F-150 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 2004 Ford F-150. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Buick LaCrosse, 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, 2000 Buick LaCrosse (392 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford F-150. (343 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2000 Buick LaCrosse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford F-150.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Buick LaCrosse | 2004 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | LaCrosse | F-150 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4200 cc | 4196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 261 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 392 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1554 kg | 2125 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5200 mm | 5380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 3200 mm |
