2004 Buick Regal vs. 2005 Ford Mondeo
To start off, 2005 Ford Mondeo is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Buick Regal. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Buick Regal would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Buick Regal (201 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2005 Ford Mondeo. (149 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Mondeo.
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, 2005 Ford Mondeo (374 Nm) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Buick Regal. (305 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Mondeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Buick Regal.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Buick Regal | 2005 Ford Mondeo | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Regal | Mondeo |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2262 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 149 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 374 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 17.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 59 L |
