1977 Buick Regal vs. 1995 Ford Scorpio
To start off, 1995 Ford Scorpio is newer by 18 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, 1977 Buick Regal (143 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1995 Ford Scorpio. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Scorpio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Buick Regal weights approximately 234 kg more than 1995 Ford Scorpio. 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 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ford Scorpio. (172 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1977 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ford Scorpio.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Buick Regal | 1995 Ford Scorpio | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | Regal | Scorpio |
Year Released | 1977 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4932 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 334 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 92 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1236 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1450 mm |