1977 Buick Regal vs. 2004 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Buick Regal. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Buick Regal would be higher. At 5,736 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria (176 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1977 Buick Regal. (163 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1977 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 300 kg more than 1977 Buick Regal. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 1977 Buick Regal (352 Nm) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Crown Victoria. (320 Nm). This means 1977 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Crown Victoria.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Buick Regal | 2004 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | Regal | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 1977 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5736 cc | 4605 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 176 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 352 Nm | 320 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2920 mm |