2002 Buick LeSabre vs. 2007 Ford F-150
To start off, 2007 Ford F-150 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Buick LeSabre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Buick LeSabre would be higher. At 4,196 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Buick LeSabre (206 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2007 Ford F-150. (202 HP @ 4350 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford F-150. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford F-150 weights approximately 1239 kg more than 2002 Buick LeSabre.
Because 2007 Ford F-150 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Buick LeSabre. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Ford F-150 (353 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Buick LeSabre. (311 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Buick LeSabre.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Buick LeSabre | 2007 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | LeSabre | F-150 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 4196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 206 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4350 RPM |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 96.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1617 kg | 2856 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 5370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3200 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 98 L |
