1977 Buick Regal vs. 2005 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2005 Ford Expedition is newer by 28 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 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Expedition (300 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 1977 Buick Regal. (143 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 1977 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Buick Regal weights approximately 172 kg more than 2005 Ford Expedition.
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, 2005 Ford Expedition (495 Nm) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Buick Regal. (334 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Buick Regal.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Buick Regal | 2005 Ford Expedition | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Regal | Expedition |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4932 cc | 5408 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6150 RPM |
| Torque | 334 Nm | 495 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 106 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1298 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3030 mm |
