1979 Buick Regal vs. 1997 Ford Aerostar
To start off, 1997 Ford Aerostar is newer by 18 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, 1997 Ford Aerostar (133 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1979 Buick Regal. (119 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ford Aerostar should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford Aerostar weights approximately 20 kg more than 1979 Buick Regal. 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 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Ford Aerostar. (217 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1979 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Ford Aerostar.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Buick Regal | 1997 Ford Aerostar | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Regal | Aerostar |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4348 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 1515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3030 mm |
