2004 Buick Regal vs. 2001 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2004 Buick Regal is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Lincoln Town Car. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Lincoln Town Car would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Buick Regal (251 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2001 Lincoln Town Car. (202 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 2001 Lincoln Town Car. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 171 kg more than 2004 Buick Regal.
Because 2001 Lincoln Town Car 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 2001 Lincoln Town Car. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 2004 Buick Regal (388 Nm) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Lincoln Town Car. (359 Nm). This means 2004 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Lincoln Town Car.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Buick Regal | 2001 Lincoln Town Car | |
| Make | Buick | Lincoln |
| Model | Regal | Town Car |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3786 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 251 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 388 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 90 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1598 kg | 1769 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 3070 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 85 L |
