2007 Buick Lucerne vs. 2007 Ford Ka
To start off, both 2007 Buick Lucerne and 2007 Ford Ka were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Buick Lucerne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Buick Lucerne (198 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 2007 Ford Ka. (94 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Buick Lucerne should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Ka. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Buick Lucerne weights approximately 481 kg more than 2007 Ford Ka. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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 Buick Lucerne (308 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Ka. (136 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2007 Buick Lucerne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Ka. 2007 Buick Lucerne has automatic transmission and 2007 Ford Ka has manual transmission. 2007 Ford Ka will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Buick Lucerne will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Buick Lucerne | 2007 Ford Ka | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Lucerne | Ka |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 198 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 308 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 82.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 75.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1617 kg | 1136 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 40 L |
