1978 Buick Regal vs. 2000 Ford TS-50
To start off, 2000 Ford TS-50 is newer by 22 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, 2000 Ford TS-50 (128 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1978 Buick Regal. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford TS-50 should accelerate faster than 1978 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Buick Regal weights approximately 222 kg more than 2000 Ford TS-50.
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 (218 Nm) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford TS-50. (175 Nm). This means 1978 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford TS-50.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Buick Regal | 2000 Ford TS-50 | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Regal | TS-50 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3214 cc | 1989 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1208 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2760 mm |
