1978 Buick Regal vs. 2002 Ford Econovan
To start off, 2002 Ford Econovan is newer by 24 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, both vehicles can yield 90 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Buick Regal weights approximately 135 kg more than 2002 Ford Econovan.
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 (224 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Ford Econovan. (138 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1978 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Ford Econovan.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Buick Regal | 2002 Ford Econovan | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | Regal | Econovan |
Year Released | 1978 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3214 cc | 1789 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 224 Nm | 138 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1295 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2210 mm |