1977 Buick Regal vs. 1983 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1983 Ford Fairlane is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Buick Regal. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Buick Regal would be higher. At 4,932 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Ford Fairlane (148 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1977 Buick Regal. (143 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1977 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 160 kg more than 1977 Buick Regal. 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 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Ford Fairlane. (326 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1977 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Ford Fairlane. 1977 Buick Regal has automatic transmission and 1983 Ford Fairlane has manual transmission. 1983 Ford Fairlane 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 | 1983 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Regal | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4932 cc | 4093 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 334 Nm | 326 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 93.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 5020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2950 mm |
