2009 Buick Lucerne vs. 2009 Ford Flex
To start off, both 2009 Buick Lucerne and 2009 Ford Flex were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,880 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Buick Lucerne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Flex (256 HP) has 29 more horse power than 2009 Buick Lucerne. (227 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Flex should accelerate faster than 2009 Buick Lucerne.
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, 2009 Buick Lucerne (321 Nm) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Flex. (245 Nm). This means 2009 Buick Lucerne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Flex.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Buick Lucerne | 2009 Ford Flex | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Lucerne | Flex |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3880 cc | 3496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 256 HP |
| Torque | 321 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1930 mm |
