1979 Buick Regal vs. 1976 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1979 Buick Regal is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 4,348 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Fairlane (155 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1979 Buick Regal. (119 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Regal weights approximately 43 kg more than 1976 Ford Fairlane.
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, 1976 Ford Fairlane (328 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Buick Regal. (285 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Buick Regal.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Buick Regal | 1976 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | Regal | Fairlane |
Year Released | 1979 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4348 cc | 3984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 119 HP | 155 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 328 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 1452 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 5060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2950 mm |