1977 Buick Regal vs. 2011 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2011 Ford Expedition is newer by 34 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 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Expedition (310 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 1977 Buick Regal. (143 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 1977 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Expedition weights approximately 1032 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.
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, 2011 Ford Expedition (494 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Buick Regal. (334 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2011 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 | 2011 Ford Expedition | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Regal | Expedition |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4932 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 334 Nm | 494 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 2502 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 5245 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2002 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1961 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3023 mm |
