2009 Buick Lucerne vs. 2006 Ford Mondeo
To start off, 2009 Buick Lucerne is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford Mondeo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford Mondeo would be higher. At 3,879 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Buick Lucerne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Buick Lucerne (224 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2006 Ford Mondeo. (223 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Buick Lucerne should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Mondeo.
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, 2006 Ford Mondeo (285 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Buick Lucerne. (237 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Mondeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Buick Lucerne.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Buick Lucerne | 2006 Ford Mondeo | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Lucerne | Mondeo |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3879 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 224 HP | 223 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1820 mm |
