1986 Buick Regal vs. 1972 Ford GT 40
To start off, 1986 Buick Regal is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford GT 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford GT 40 would be higher. At 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Ford GT 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford GT 40 (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1986 Buick Regal. (235 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1986 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Buick Regal weights approximately 530 kg more than 1972 Ford GT 40.
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, 1986 Buick Regal (448 Nm) has 363 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 1986 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford GT 40. 1986 Buick Regal has automatic transmission and 1972 Ford GT 40 has manual transmission. 1972 Ford GT 40 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Buick Regal will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Buick Regal | 1972 Ford GT 40 | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Regal | GT 40 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 4195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 448 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 95.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 72.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 125 L |
