1999 Buick Regal vs. 2013 Ford F-150
To start off, 2013 Ford F-150 is newer by 14 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford F-150 (355 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1999 Buick Regal. (245 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1999 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford F-150 weights approximately 917 kg more than 1999 Buick Regal. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Ford F-150 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Buick Regal. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Ford F-150 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 Ford F-150 (515 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Buick Regal. (380 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2013 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Buick Regal.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Buick Regal | 2013 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Regal | F-150 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3789 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 245 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 2477 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5888 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2464 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1933 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 3683 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 136 L |
