1977 Buick Regal vs. 1948 Ford Taunus
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 Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Buick Regal weights approximately 670 kg more than 1948 Ford Taunus.
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. 1977 Buick Regal has automatic transmission and 1948 Ford Taunus has manual transmission. 1948 Ford Taunus 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 Taunus | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | Regal | Taunus |
Year Released | 1977 | 1948 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 34 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2390 mm |