1979 Buick Regal vs. 2006 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2006 Ford Expedition is newer by 27 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 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Expedition (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 1979 Buick Regal. (119 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Expedition weights approximately 220 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.
Because 2006 Ford Expedition is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Buick Regal. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Ford Expedition will offer significantly more control. 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, 2006 Ford Expedition (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Buick Regal. (285 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Buick Regal.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Buick Regal | 2006 Ford Expedition | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Regal | Expedition |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4348 cc | 5408 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 495 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 9 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 1715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3030 mm |
