1978 Buick Regal vs. 1993 Ford Aerostar
To start off, 1993 Ford Aerostar is newer by 15 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, 1993 Ford Aerostar (143 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1978 Buick Regal. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ford Aerostar should accelerate faster than 1978 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Buick Regal weights approximately 20 kg more than 1993 Ford Aerostar.
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, 1993 Ford Aerostar (225 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Buick Regal. (218 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1993 Ford Aerostar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Buick Regal.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Buick Regal | 1993 Ford Aerostar | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Regal | Aerostar |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3214 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3030 mm |
