1979 Buick Regal vs. 1964 Ford GT 40
To start off, 1979 Buick Regal is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ford GT 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ford GT 40 would be higher. At 4,348 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ford GT 40 (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 231 more horse power than 1979 Buick Regal. (119 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Regal weights approximately 631 kg more than 1964 Ford GT 40.
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, 1979 Buick Regal (285 Nm) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 1979 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford GT 40. 1979 Buick Regal has automatic transmission and 1964 Ford GT 40 has manual transmission. 1964 Ford GT 40 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Buick Regal will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Buick Regal | 1964 Ford GT 40 | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | Regal | GT 40 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4348 cc | 4195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 119 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 85 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 864 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1040 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2420 mm |