1977 Buick Regal vs. 1967 Ford 12 M
To start off, 1977 Buick Regal is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Ford 12 M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Ford 12 M 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 99 more horse power than 1967 Ford 12 M. (44 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 1967 Ford 12 M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Buick Regal weights approximately 618 kg more than 1967 Ford 12 M. 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 254 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ford 12 M. (80 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1977 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Ford 12 M.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Buick Regal | 1967 Ford 12 M | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | Regal | 12 M |
Year Released | 1977 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4932 cc | 1183 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 334 Nm | 80 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 852 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2530 mm |