2005 Buick Rainier vs. 2007 Ford F-450
To start off, 2007 Ford F-450 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Buick Rainier. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Buick Rainier would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ford F-450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford F-450 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2005 Buick Rainier. (276 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford F-450 should accelerate faster than 2005 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-450 (495 Nm) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Buick Rainier. (387 Nm). This means 2007 Ford F-450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Buick Rainier.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Buick Rainier | 2007 Ford F-450 | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | Rainier | F-450 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4163 cc | 5408 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 276 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 387 Nm | 495 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1970 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 110 L |