2005 Ford Fairlane vs. 2010 Buick Lucerne
To start off, 2010 Buick Lucerne is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Buick Lucerne (227 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2005 Ford Fairlane. (225 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Buick Lucerne should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 11 kg more than 2010 Buick Lucerne.
Because 2005 Ford Fairlane is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 Ford Fairlane. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Buick Lucerne, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Fairlane (370 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Buick Lucerne. (321 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Buick Lucerne.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Fairlane | 2010 Buick Lucerne | |
Make | Ford | Buick |
Model | Fairlane | Lucerne |
Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3984 cc | 3900 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 227 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 370 Nm | 321 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 1694 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5150 mm | 5161 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1875 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1473 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2936 mm |