2010 Buick Enclave vs. 2011 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2011 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Buick Enclave. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Buick Enclave would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Buick Enclave (288 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2011 Ford Crown Victoria. (225 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Buick Enclave should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Buick Enclave weights approximately 328 kg more than 2011 Ford Crown Victoria. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Ford Crown Victoria 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 2011 Ford Crown Victoria. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Buick Enclave, 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, 2011 Ford Crown Victoria (369 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Buick Enclave. (366 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Buick Enclave.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Buick Enclave | 2011 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | Enclave | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3600 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 288 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 369 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2168 kg | 1840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5126 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2007 mm | 2000 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3020 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 72 L |