1999 Buick Regal vs. 2010 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2010 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 11 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 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Buick Regal (245 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2010 Ford Crown Victoria. (225 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 280 kg more than 1999 Buick Regal.
Because 2010 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 2010 Ford Crown Victoria. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Buick Regal, 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, 1999 Buick Regal (380 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Crown Victoria. (369 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Crown Victoria.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Buick Regal | 2010 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | Regal | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 1999 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3789 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 245 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 369 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 89.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
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 | 1560 kg | 1840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 72 L |