1978 Buick Regal vs. 1998 Ford Focus
To start off, 1998 Ford Focus is newer by 20 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, 1998 Ford Focus (128 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1978 Buick Regal. (90 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 1978 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Buick Regal weights approximately 284 kg more than 1998 Ford Focus.
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, 1998 Ford Focus, 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 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ford Focus. (160 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1978 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Buick Regal | 1998 Ford Focus | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Regal | Focus |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3214 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1146 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2620 mm |
