Buick Riviera vs Ford Crown Victoria Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 1999 vs 2007 catalog dimensions. Buick Riviera · Ford Crown Victoria
- Length207.2 in
- Height54.6 in
- Wheelbase113.8 in
- Curb weight3,713 lb
- Width75.0 in
- Ford Crown Victoria width77.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Buick Riviera is 4.8 in shorter (207.2 in vs 212.0 in)
- Width: Buick Riviera is 2.3 in narrower (75.0 in vs 77.3 in)
- Height: Ford Crown Victoria is 2.2 in taller (54.6 in vs 56.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Crown Victoria has a 0.9 in longer wheelbase (113.8 in vs 114.7 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Crown Victoria is 405 lb heavier (3,713 lb vs 4,118 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Ford Crown Victoria is 405 lb heavier (3,713 lb vs 4,118 lb)
- Height: Ford Crown Victoria is 2.2 in taller (54.6 in vs 56.8 in)
- Width: Buick Riviera is 2.3 in narrower (75.0 in vs 77.3 in)
- Length: Buick Riviera is 4.8 in shorter (207.2 in vs 212.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Crown Victoria has a 0.9 in longer wheelbase (113.8 in vs 114.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBuick Riviera — Buick Riviera is shorter by 4.8 in Check garage fit for Buick Riviera · garage fit for Ford Crown Victoria
- Narrower for tight parkingBuick Riviera — Buick Riviera is narrower by 2.3 in
- Smaller exterior footprintBuick Riviera — Based on length × width (Buick Riviera)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Buick Riviera | Ford Crown Victoria | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 207.2 in | 212.0 in | 4.8 in |
| Width | 75.0 in | 77.3 in | 2.3 in |
| Height | 54.6 in | 56.8 in | 2.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 113.8 in | 114.7 in | 0.9 in |
| Curb weight | 3,713 lb | 4,118 lb | 405 lb |
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