2004 Buick Regal vs. 2012 Ford Taurus
To start off, 2012 Ford Taurus is newer by 8 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 3,786 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Taurus (365 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 2004 Buick Regal. (251 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 2004 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Taurus weights approximately 383 kg more than 2004 Buick Regal. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Ford Taurus is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Buick Regal. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Ford Taurus will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Ford Taurus (474 Nm) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Buick Regal. (388 Nm). This means 2012 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Buick Regal.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Buick Regal | 2012 Ford Taurus | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | Regal | Taurus |
Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3786 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 251 HP | 365 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 388 Nm | 474 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1598 kg | 1981 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5154 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1935 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1542 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2868 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 72 L |