2005 Buick Rainier vs. 2009 Ford F-250
To start off, 2009 Ford F-250 is newer by 4 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 5,399 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford F-250 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2005 Buick Rainier. (276 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 2005 Buick Rainier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Buick Rainier weights approximately 1038 kg more than 2009 Ford F-250.
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, 2009 Ford F-250 (495 Nm) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Buick Rainier. (387 Nm). This means 2009 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Buick Rainier.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Buick Rainier | 2009 Ford F-250 | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | Rainier | F-250 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4163 cc | 5399 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 | 12.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2004 kg | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 115 L |