1978 Buick Regal vs. 1967 Ford GT 40
To start off, 1978 Buick Regal is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Ford GT 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Ford GT 40 would be higher. At 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Ford GT 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Ford GT 40 (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 260 more horse power than 1978 Buick Regal. (90 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1978 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Buick Regal weights approximately 520 kg more than 1967 Ford GT 40.
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) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 1978 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Ford GT 40.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Buick Regal | 1967 Ford GT 40 | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | Regal | GT 40 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3214 cc | 4195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Torque | 224 Nm | 85 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 910 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1040 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2420 mm |