2005 Buick Regal vs. 2005 Ford Focus
To start off, both 2005 Buick Regal and 2005 Ford Focus were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Buick Regal (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 2005 Ford Focus. (108 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Buick Regal weights approximately 285 kg more than 2005 Ford Focus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Buick Regal (311 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Focus. (146 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Buick Regal | 2005 Ford Focus | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | Regal | Focus |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1594 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 311 Nm | 146 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1275 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 55 L |