2002 Buick Cielo vs. 2011 Ford Crown Victoria

To start off, 2011 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Buick Cielo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Buick Cielo would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Buick Cielo (241 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2011 Ford Crown Victoria. (239 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Buick Cielo should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 1336 kg more than 2002 Buick Cielo.

Because 2011 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 2011 Ford Crown Victoria. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Buick Cielo, 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, 2002 Buick Cielo (387 Nm) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Crown Victoria. (374 Nm). This means 2002 Buick Cielo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford Crown Victoria.

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