1979 Buick Regal vs. 2010 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2010 Ford Expedition is newer by 31 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 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Expedition (310 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 1979 Buick Regal. (119 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Expedition weights approximately 1160 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, 2010 Ford Expedition (494 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 209 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Buick Regal. (285 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2010 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 | 2010 Ford Expedition | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | Regal | Expedition |
Year Released | 1979 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4348 cc | 5400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 119 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 494 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 2655 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 5621 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2002 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1974 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3327 mm |