1999 Buick Regal vs. 1999 Ford O21 C
To start off, both 1999 Buick Regal and 1999 Ford O21 C were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,789 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Buick Regal (245 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1999 Ford O21 C. (128 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 1999 Ford O21 C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Buick Regal weights approximately 262 kg more than 1999 Ford O21 C. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1999 Buick Regal (380 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Ford O21 C. (178 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Ford O21 C.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Buick Regal | 1999 Ford O21 C | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | Regal | O21 C |
Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3789 cc | 1596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 245 HP | 128 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 178 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 81.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1298 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 3610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 132 L |