2004 Buick Rainier vs. 1978 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2004 Buick Rainier is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Crown Victoria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Crown Victoria would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Buick Rainier (275 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 1978 Ford Crown Victoria. (129 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Buick Rainier should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Buick Rainier weights approximately 371 kg more than 1978 Ford Crown Victoria. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2004 Buick Rainier (387 Nm) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Crown Victoria. (302 Nm). This means 2004 Buick Rainier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Crown Victoria.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Buick Rainier | 1978 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | Rainier | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 2004 | 1978 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4195 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 275 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 387 Nm | 302 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2015 kg | 1644 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2910 mm |