2006 Buick Rainier vs. 2013 Ford F-150
To start off, 2013 Ford F-150 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Buick Rainier. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Buick Rainier would be higher. At 4,163 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Buick Rainier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford F-150 (298 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2006 Buick Rainier. (291 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2006 Buick Rainier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford F-150 weights approximately 575 kg more than 2006 Buick Rainier. 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, 2013 Ford F-150 (377 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Buick Rainier. (376 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2013 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Buick Rainier.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Buick Rainier | 2013 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Rainier | F-150 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 291 HP | 298 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 376 Nm | 377 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 2125 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5415 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 2464 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 3200 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 98 L |
