1977 Buick Regal vs. 1948 Ford Prefect
To start off, 1977 Buick Regal is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Ford Prefect would be higher. At 4,932 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Buick Regal (143 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1948 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 1948 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Buick Regal weights approximately 633 kg more than 1948 Ford Prefect. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1977 Buick Regal (334 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 271 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Ford Prefect. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1977 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Ford Prefect. 1977 Buick Regal has automatic transmission and 1948 Ford Prefect has manual transmission. 1948 Ford Prefect will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Buick Regal will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Buick Regal | 1948 Ford Prefect | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Regal | Prefect |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1948 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4932 cc | 1172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 31 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 334 Nm | 63 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 63.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 92.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 837 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2390 mm |
