2007 Ford F-150 vs. 2012 Buick LaCrosse
To start off, 2012 Buick LaCrosse is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Ford F-150. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Ford F-150 would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford F-150 (231 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2012 Buick LaCrosse. (182 HP @ 6700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2012 Buick LaCrosse.
Because 2007 Ford F-150 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Buick LaCrosse. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Ford F-150 will offer significantly more control. 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-150 (397 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Buick LaCrosse. (233 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2007 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Buick LaCrosse.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford F-150 | 2012 Buick LaCrosse | |
| Make | Ford | Buick |
| Model | F-150 | LaCrosse |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4606 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 231 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 397 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 6310 mm | 5001 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1857 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1504 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4150 mm | 2837 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.5 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 135 L | 59 L |
