1986 Buick Regal vs. 1994 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1994 Ford Fairlane is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Buick Regal. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Buick Regal would be higher. At 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Buick Regal (235 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1994 Ford Fairlane. (198 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 1994 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 120 kg more than 1986 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, 1986 Buick Regal (448 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Ford Fairlane. (348 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1986 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Ford Fairlane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Buick Regal | 1994 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Regal | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 3983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 198 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 448 Nm | 348 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2930 mm |
