1979 Buick Regal vs. 2011 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2011 Ford Ranger is newer by 32 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, 2011 Ford Ranger (143 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1979 Buick Regal. (119 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Regal.
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 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Ranger. (209 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1979 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford Ranger. 1979 Buick Regal has automatic transmission and 2011 Ford Ranger has manual transmission. 2011 Ford Ranger 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Buick Regal | 2011 Ford Ranger | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Regal | Ranger |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4348 cc | 2300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 5171 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1763 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1684 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3193 mm |
