2009 Buick Lucerne vs. 1995 Ford Explorer
To start off, 2009 Buick Lucerne is newer by 14 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 3,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Ford Explorer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Buick Lucerne (227 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1995 Ford Explorer. (210 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 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 293 kg more than 2009 Buick Lucerne.
Let's talk about torque, 1995 Ford Explorer (332 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Buick Lucerne. (321 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Explorer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Buick Lucerne.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Buick Lucerne | 1995 Ford Explorer | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Lucerne | Explorer |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3880 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 321 Nm | 332 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1617 kg | 1910 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 |
