1979 Buick Regal vs. 2007 Ford Escape
To start off, 2007 Ford Escape is newer by 28 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, 2007 Ford Escape (133 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1979 Buick Regal. (119 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Escape 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 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, 2007 Ford Escape, 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 117 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Escape. (168 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1979 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Escape.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Buick Regal | 2007 Ford Escape | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Regal | Escape |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4348 cc | 2299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 168 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 1715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2630 mm |
