2002 Ford Explorer vs. 2010 Buick Lucerne
To start off, 2010 Buick Lucerne is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Ford Explorer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Ford Explorer would be higher. At 4,016 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Ford Explorer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Buick Lucerne (227 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2002 Ford Explorer. (210 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Buick Lucerne should accelerate faster than 2002 Ford Explorer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Ford Explorer weights approximately 213 kg more than 2010 Buick Lucerne.
Because 2002 Ford Explorer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Buick Lucerne. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Ford Explorer 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, both vehicles can yield 321 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles. 2010 Buick Lucerne has automatic transmission and 2002 Ford Explorer has manual transmission. 2002 Ford Explorer will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Buick Lucerne will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2002 Ford Explorer | 2010 Buick Lucerne | |
Make | Ford | Buick |
Model | Explorer | Lucerne |
Year Released | 2002 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4016 cc | 3900 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 227 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 321 Nm | 321 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1939 kg | 1726 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 5161 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1875 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1473 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2936 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 70 L |