1977 Buick Regal vs. 1991 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1991 Ford Fairlane is newer by 14 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 3,949 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Ford Fairlane (161 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1977 Buick Regal. (108 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1977 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 166 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, 1991 Ford Fairlane (311 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Buick Regal. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1991 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Buick Regal.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Buick Regal | 1991 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | Regal | Fairlane |
Year Released | 1977 | 1991 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 3949 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 311 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1596 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2930 mm |