2009 Buick Lucerne vs. 1995 Ford Falcon
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 Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,879 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Buick Lucerne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Falcon (228 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2009 Buick Lucerne. (227 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2009 Buick Lucerne. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Buick Lucerne weights approximately 37 kg more than 1995 Ford Falcon.
Because 1995 Ford Falcon is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1995 Ford Falcon. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Buick Lucerne, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1995 Ford Falcon (398 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Buick Lucerne. (321 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Buick Lucerne. 2009 Buick Lucerne has automatic transmission and 1995 Ford Falcon has manual transmission. 1995 Ford Falcon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Buick Lucerne will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Buick Lucerne | 1995 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Lucerne | Falcon |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3879 cc | 3705 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 321 Nm | 398 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1617 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2800 mm |
