2008 Buick Lucerne vs. 1995 Ford Explorer
To start off, 2008 Buick Lucerne is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Ford Explorer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Ford Explorer would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Ford Explorer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Buick Lucerne (275 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1995 Ford Explorer. (215 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Buick Lucerne should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Explorer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Explorer weights approximately 58 kg more than 2008 Buick Lucerne.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Buick Lucerne (400 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ford Explorer. (399 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Buick Lucerne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ford Explorer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Buick Lucerne | 1995 Ford Explorer | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Lucerne | Explorer |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4565 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 275 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 399 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1946 kg | 2004 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2840 mm |
