2006 Buick Terraza vs. 1984 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2006 Buick Terraza is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ford Crown Victoria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ford Crown Victoria would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Buick Terraza (196 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1984 Ford Crown Victoria. (143 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Buick Terraza should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Buick Terraza weights approximately 256 kg more than 1984 Ford Crown Victoria. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Buick Terraza is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Ford Crown Victoria. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Buick Terraza 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, 1984 Ford Crown Victoria (338 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Buick Terraza. (289 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Buick Terraza.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Buick Terraza | 1984 Ford Crown Victoria | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Terraza | Crown Victoria |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3491 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 196 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 289 Nm | 338 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1946 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 5320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2910 mm |
