1999 Buick Regal vs. 2000 Ford Contour
To start off, 2000 Ford Contour is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Buick Regal. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Buick Regal would be higher. At 3,789 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Contour (201 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1999 Buick Regal. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Contour should accelerate faster than 1999 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Buick Regal weights approximately 142 kg more than 2000 Ford Contour.
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 (311 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Contour. (230 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1999 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Contour. 1999 Buick Regal has automatic transmission and 2000 Ford Contour has manual transmission. 2000 Ford Contour will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Buick Regal will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Buick Regal | 2000 Ford Contour | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Regal | Contour |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3789 cc | 2544 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 82.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1418 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 54 L |
