2010 Buick Lucerne vs. 2010 Ford Ranger
To start off, both 2010 Buick Lucerne and 2010 Ford Ranger were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,900 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Buick Lucerne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Buick Lucerne (227 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 2010 Ford Ranger. (143 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Buick Lucerne should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Buick Lucerne weights approximately 279 kg more than 2010 Ford Ranger. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Ford Ranger 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 2010 Ford Ranger. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 Buick Lucerne (321 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Ranger. (209 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2010 Buick Lucerne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Ranger. 2010 Buick Lucerne has automatic transmission and 2010 Ford Ranger has manual transmission. 2010 Ford Ranger will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Buick Lucerne will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2010 Buick Lucerne | 2010 Ford Ranger | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | Lucerne | Ranger |
Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3900 cc | 2300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 321 Nm | 209 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1726 kg | 1447 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5161 mm | 5171 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1875 mm | 1763 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1473 mm | 1684 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2936 mm | 3193 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 74 L |