2004 Buick Rainier vs. 2007 Ford F-250
To start off, 2007 Ford F-250 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Buick Rainier. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Buick Rainier would be higher. At 4,200 cc, 2007 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Buick Rainier (275 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 2007 Ford F-250. (177 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Buick Rainier should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford F-250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford F-250 weights approximately 649 kg more than 2004 Buick Rainier.
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, 2007 Ford F-250 (500 Nm) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Buick Rainier. (387 Nm). This means 2007 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Buick Rainier.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Buick Rainier | 2007 Ford F-250 | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Rainier | F-250 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 4200 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 275 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 387 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 17.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2015 kg | 2664 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 2040 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 3490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 144 L |
