2008 Buick Lucerne vs. 2008 Ford Taurus
To start off, both 2008 Buick Lucerne and 2008 Ford Taurus were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Buick Lucerne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Taurus (263 HP @ 6251 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2008 Buick Lucerne. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 2008 Buick Lucerne. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Buick Lucerne weights approximately 510 kg more than 2008 Ford Taurus.
Because 2008 Ford Taurus is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Buick Lucerne. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Ford Taurus 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, 2008 Ford Taurus (338 Nm @ 4501 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Buick Lucerne. (309 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Buick Lucerne.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Buick Lucerne | 2008 Ford Taurus | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | Lucerne | Taurus |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 3496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 263 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6251 RPM |
Torque | 309 Nm | 338 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4501 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1617 kg | 1107 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 5130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2870 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 78 L |