1977 Buick Regal vs. 2001 Ford F-650

To start off, 2001 Ford F-650 is newer by 24 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 7,300 cc, 2001 Ford F-650 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Buick Regal (143 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2001 Ford F-650. (128 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford F-650. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Buick Regal weights approximately 172 kg more than 2001 Ford F-650. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1977 Buick Regal is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1977 Buick Regal. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Ford F-650, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2001 Ford F-650 (1,166 Nm) has 832 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Buick Regal. (334 Nm). This means 2001 Ford F-650 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Buick Regal.

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