1999 Buick LeSabre vs. 2008 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2008 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Buick LeSabre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Buick LeSabre would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Crown Victoria (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1999 Buick LeSabre. (203 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1999 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 350 kg more than 1999 Buick LeSabre. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 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 2008 Ford Crown Victoria. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Buick LeSabre, 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, 2008 Ford Crown Victoria (369 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Buick LeSabre. (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Buick LeSabre.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Buick LeSabre | 2008 Ford Crown Victoria | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | LeSabre | Crown Victoria |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 203 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 369 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 72 L |
