1978 Buick Regal vs. 1990 Ford Laser
To start off, 1990 Ford Laser is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Buick Regal. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Buick Regal 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 4 more horse power than 1990 Ford Laser. (86 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Laser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Buick Regal weights approximately 425 kg more than 1990 Ford Laser. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1978 Buick Regal is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1978 Buick Regal. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Ford Laser, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Laser. (123 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1978 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Laser.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Buick Regal | 1990 Ford Laser | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Regal | Laser |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3214 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1005 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2510 mm |
