1979 Ford LTD vs. 2012 Buick Regal
To start off, 2012 Buick Regal is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford LTD. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford LTD would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Ford LTD is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Buick Regal (182 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1979 Ford LTD. (133 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford LTD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford LTD weights approximately 53 kg more than 2012 Buick Regal.
Because 1979 Ford LTD 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 Ford LTD. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Buick Regal, 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 Ford LTD (332 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Buick Regal. (233 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1979 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Buick Regal.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ford LTD | 2012 Buick Regal | |
| Make | Ford | Buick |
| Model | LTD | Regal |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1686 kg | 1633 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5520 mm | 4831 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1857 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1483 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2738 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 68 L |
