Ford Crown Victoria vs Buick Riviera Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2003 vs 1999 catalog dimensions. Ford Crown Victoria · Buick Riviera
- Length212.0 in
- Height56.8 in
- Wheelbase114.7 in
- Curb weight3,942 lb – 3,964 lb
- Width78.2 in
- Buick Riviera width75.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Buick Riviera is 4.8 in shorter (212.0 in vs 207.2 in)
- Width: Buick Riviera is 3.2 in narrower (78.2 in vs 75.0 in)
- Height: Ford Crown Victoria is 2.2 in taller (56.8 in vs 54.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Crown Victoria has a 0.9 in longer wheelbase (114.7 in vs 113.8 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Crown Victoria is 240 lb heavier (3,953 lb vs 3,713 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Ford Crown Victoria is 240 lb heavier (3,953 lb vs 3,713 lb)
- Width: Buick Riviera is 3.2 in narrower (78.2 in vs 75.0 in)
- Height: Ford Crown Victoria is 2.2 in taller (56.8 in vs 54.6 in)
- Length: Buick Riviera is 4.8 in shorter (212.0 in vs 207.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Crown Victoria has a 0.9 in longer wheelbase (114.7 in vs 113.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBuick Riviera — Buick Riviera is shorter by 4.8 in Check garage fit for Ford Crown Victoria · garage fit for Buick Riviera
- Narrower for tight parkingBuick Riviera — Buick Riviera is narrower by 3.2 in
- Smaller exterior footprintBuick Riviera — Based on length × width (Buick Riviera)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Crown Victoria | Buick Riviera | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 212.0 in | 207.2 in | 4.8 in |
| Width | 78.2 in | 75.0 in | 3.2 in |
| Height | 56.8 in | 54.6 in | 2.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 114.7 in | 113.8 in | 0.9 in |
| Curb weight | 3,953 lb | 3,713 lb | 240 lb |
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