1979 Buick Regal vs. 1994 Ford Probe

To start off, 1994 Ford Probe is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Buick Regal. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Buick Regal would be higher. At 4,348 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Ford Probe (161 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1979 Buick Regal. (119 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Ford Probe should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Regal weights approximately 200 kg more than 1994 Ford Probe.

Because 1979 Buick Regal is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1979 Buick Regal. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Ford Probe, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Ford Probe. (212 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1979 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Ford Probe. 1979 Buick Regal has automatic transmission and 1994 Ford Probe has manual transmission. 1994 Ford Probe 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.

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