1977 Buick Regal vs. 1989 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1989 Ford Sierra is newer by 12 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ford Sierra (125 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1977 Buick Regal. (108 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 1977 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Buick Regal weights approximately 302 kg more than 1989 Ford Sierra.
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 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Sierra. (174 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1977 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Sierra. 1977 Buick Regal has automatic transmission and 1989 Ford Sierra has manual transmission. 1989 Ford Sierra 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 | 1989 Ford Sierra | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | Regal | Sierra |
Year Released | 1977 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 125 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1128 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2610 mm |