2008 Buick Lucerne vs. 2009 Ford Galaxy
To start off, 2009 Ford Galaxy is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Buick Lucerne. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Buick Lucerne would be higher. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Buick Lucerne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Buick Lucerne (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2009 Ford Galaxy. (143 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Buick Lucerne should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Galaxy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Buick Lucerne weights approximately 133 kg more than 2009 Ford Galaxy. 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, 2008 Buick Lucerne (308 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Galaxy. (203 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Buick Lucerne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Galaxy. 2008 Buick Lucerne has automatic transmission and 2009 Ford Galaxy has manual transmission. 2009 Ford Galaxy will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Buick Lucerne will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Buick Lucerne | 2009 Ford Galaxy | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | Lucerne | Galaxy |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3800 cc | 2293 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 308 Nm | 203 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1858 kg | 1725 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |