1979 Buick Regal vs. 1970 Ford 17
To start off, 1979 Buick Regal is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford 17. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford 17 would be higher. At 4,348 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Buick Regal (119 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1970 Ford 17. (59 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford 17. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Regal weights approximately 420 kg more than 1970 Ford 17. 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, 1979 Buick Regal (285 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford 17. (112 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1979 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford 17.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Buick Regal | 1970 Ford 17 | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Regal | 17 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4348 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 1075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2710 mm |
