1977 Buick Regal vs. 1959 Ford 17M
To start off, 1977 Buick Regal is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ford 17M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ford 17M would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Buick Regal (108 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1959 Ford 17M. (59 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford 17M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Buick Regal weights approximately 315 kg more than 1959 Ford 17M. 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 (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford 17M. (120 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1977 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford 17M. 1977 Buick Regal has automatic transmission and 1959 Ford 17M has manual transmission. 1959 Ford 17M 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 | 1959 Ford 17M | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Regal | 17M |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1697 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2610 mm |
