1977 Buick Regal vs. 2004 Ford Econovan
To start off, 2004 Ford Econovan is newer by 27 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 5,736 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Buick Regal (163 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 2004 Ford Econovan. (90 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Econovan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Buick Regal weights approximately 244 kg more than 2004 Ford Econovan. 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 (352 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 214 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Econovan. (138 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1977 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Econovan. 1977 Buick Regal has automatic transmission and 2004 Ford Econovan has manual transmission. 2004 Ford Econovan 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 | 2004 Ford Econovan | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | Regal | Econovan |
Year Released | 1977 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5736 cc | 1789 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 352 Nm | 138 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1296 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2210 mm |