1977 Buick Regal vs. 2009 Ford E-250
To start off, 2009 Ford E-250 is newer by 32 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 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford E-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford E-250 (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1977 Buick Regal. (108 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford E-250 should accelerate faster than 1977 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Buick Regal weights approximately 464 kg more than 2009 Ford E-250.
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, 2009 Ford E-250 (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Buick Regal. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Ford E-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Buick Regal.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Buick Regal | 2009 Ford E-250 | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Regal | E-250 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 4606 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 388 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 5520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 2120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3510 mm |
