2005 Buick Rainier vs. 1998 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2005 Buick Rainier is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Buick Rainier (276 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1998 Ford Falcon. (235 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Buick Rainier should accelerate faster than 1998 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Buick Rainier weights approximately 424 kg more than 1998 Ford Falcon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1998 Ford Falcon (395 Nm) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Buick Rainier. (387 Nm). This means 1998 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Buick Rainier.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Buick Rainier | 1998 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | Rainier | Falcon |
Year Released | 2005 | 1998 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4163 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 276 HP | 235 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 387 Nm | 395 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2004 kg | 1580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2800 mm |