1978 Buick Regal vs. 1965 Ford Anglia

To start off, 1978 Buick Regal is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 3,214 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Buick Regal (90 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1965 Ford Anglia. (37 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 1965 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Buick Regal weights approximately 693 kg more than 1965 Ford Anglia. 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, 1978 Buick Regal (224 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ford Anglia. (70 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1978 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ford Anglia.

Compare all specifications:

1978 Buick Regal 1965 Ford Anglia
Make Buick Ford
Model Regal Anglia
Year Released 1978 1965
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3214 cc 997 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 90 HP 37 HP
Engine RPM 3600 RPM 5000 RPM
Torque 224 Nm 70 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 2700 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1430 kg 737 kg
Vehicle Length 5090 mm 3910 mm
Vehicle Width 1840 mm 1470 mm
Vehicle Height 1370 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 2750 mm 2310 mm


 

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