1977 Buick Regal vs. 1964 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1977 Buick Regal is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,214 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ford Falcon (282 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 193 more horse power than 1977 Buick Regal. (89 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1977 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Buick Regal weights approximately 730 kg more than 1964 Ford Falcon.
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, 1964 Ford Falcon (244 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Buick Regal. (224 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1964 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Buick Regal.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Buick Regal | 1964 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Regal | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3214 cc | 2890 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 700 kg |
