1977 Buick Regal vs. 2000 Ford Excursion
To start off, 2000 Ford Excursion is newer by 23 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 6,801 cc (10 cylinders), 2000 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Excursion (306 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 1977 Buick Regal. (143 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 1977 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1770 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.
Because 2000 Ford Excursion is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1977 Buick Regal. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Ford Excursion will offer significantly more control. 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, 2000 Ford Excursion (575 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 241 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Buick Regal. (334 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Buick Regal.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Buick Regal | 2000 Ford Excursion | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Regal | Excursion |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4932 cc | 6801 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 334 Nm | 575 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 106 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 3240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 5760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3490 mm |
