2003 Buick Blackhawk vs. 2005 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 2005 Ford Fairlane is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Buick Blackhawk. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Buick Blackhawk would be higher. At 7,458 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Buick Blackhawk is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Buick Blackhawk (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2005 Ford Fairlane. (225 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Buick Blackhawk should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 72 kg more than 2003 Buick Blackhawk.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2003 Buick Blackhawk (692 Nm) has 322 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Fairlane. (370 Nm). This means 2003 Buick Blackhawk will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Fairlane.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Buick Blackhawk | 2005 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | Blackhawk | Fairlane |
Year Released | 2003 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7458 cc | 3984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 692 Nm | 370 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 109.2 mm | 92.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 99.3 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1633 kg | 1705 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 5150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3280 mm | 2920 mm |