1978 Buick Regal vs. 1965 Ford Zodiac
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 Zodiac. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ford Zodiac would be higher. At 3,214 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Ford Zodiac (108 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1978 Buick Regal. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ford Zodiac should accelerate faster than 1978 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Buick Regal weights approximately 160 kg more than 1965 Ford Zodiac.
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 (218 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ford Zodiac. (190 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1978 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ford Zodiac.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Buick Regal | 1965 Ford Zodiac | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Regal | Zodiac |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3214 cc | 2553 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2780 mm |
