1976 Ford Falcon vs. 2011 Buick Regal
To start off, 2011 Buick Regal is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Falcon (256 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2011 Buick Regal. (182 HP @ 6700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2011 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Buick Regal weights approximately 48 kg more than 1976 Ford Falcon.
Because 1976 Ford Falcon 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 1976 Ford Falcon. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Buick Regal, 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, 1976 Ford Falcon (491 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 258 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Buick Regal. (233 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Buick Regal. 2011 Buick Regal has automatic transmission and 1976 Ford Falcon has manual transmission. 1976 Ford Falcon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Buick Regal will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ford Falcon | 2011 Buick Regal | |
| Make | Ford | Buick |
| Model | Falcon | Regal |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5763 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 491 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1633 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4831 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1857 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1483 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2738 mm |
