2000 Buick Regal vs. 2010 Ford Escape
To start off, 2010 Ford Escape is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Buick Regal. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Buick Regal would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Escape (265 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2000 Buick Regal. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 2000 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Escape weights approximately 290 kg more than 2000 Buick Regal. 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, 2010 Ford Escape (339 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Buick Regal. (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Escape will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Buick Regal.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Buick Regal | 2010 Ford Escape | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Regal | Escape |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4717 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1925 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1702 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2824 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 72 L |
