2005 Buick Rainier vs. 2005 Ford GT
To start off, both 2005 Buick Rainier and 2005 Ford GT were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford GT (493 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 218 more horse power than 2005 Buick Rainier. (275 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford GT should accelerate faster than 2005 Buick Rainier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Buick Rainier weights approximately 610 kg more than 2005 Ford GT.
Because 2005 Buick Rainier is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Ford GT. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Buick Rainier 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, 2005 Ford GT (678 Nm) has 304 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Buick Rainier. (374 Nm). This means 2005 Ford GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Buick Rainier.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Buick Rainier | 2005 Ford GT | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Rainier | GT |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 5407 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 275 HP | 493 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 374 Nm | 678 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 105.8 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2087 kg | 1477 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 66 L |
