1990 Buick Electra vs. 2004 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Buick Electra would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria (176 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1990 Buick Electra. (163 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1990 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 265 kg more than 1990 Buick Electra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Ford Crown Victoria 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 2004 Ford Crown Victoria. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Buick Electra, 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, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria (320 Nm) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Buick Electra. (285 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Buick Electra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Buick Electra | 2004 Ford Crown Victoria | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Electra | Crown Victoria |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 4605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 176 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 90 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2920 mm |
