1978 Buick Regal vs. 1999 Ford Econoline
To start off, 1999 Ford Econoline is newer by 21 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 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Ford Econoline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ford Econoline (212 HP @ 4450 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1978 Buick Regal. (90 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ford Econoline should accelerate faster than 1978 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Ford Econoline weights approximately 925 kg more than 1978 Buick Regal. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1999 Ford Econoline (393 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Buick Regal. (224 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1999 Ford Econoline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Buick Regal.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Buick Regal | 1999 Ford Econoline | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Regal | Econoline |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3214 cc | 4604 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 212 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4450 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 2355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 2060 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3510 mm |
