2004 Buick Rainier vs. 2004 Ford F-150
To start off, both 2004 Buick Rainier and 2004 Ford F-150 were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford F-150 (380 HP) has 104 more horse power than 2004 Buick Rainier. (276 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2004 Buick Rainier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Buick Rainier weights approximately 776 kg more than 2004 Ford F-150.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Ford F-150 (610 Nm) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Buick Rainier. (387 Nm). This means 2004 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Buick Rainier.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Buick Rainier | 2004 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Rainier | F-150 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 5407 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 380 HP |
| Torque | 387 Nm | 610 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 106 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2099 kg | 1323 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 11.2 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 95 L |
