1986 Buick Regal vs. 2011 Ford E-250
To start off, 2011 Ford E-250 is newer by 25 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 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford E-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Buick Regal (235 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2011 Ford E-250. (225 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford E-250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford E-250 weights approximately 920 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 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford E-250. (387 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1986 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford E-250.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Buick Regal | 2011 Ford E-250 | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Regal | E-250 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 448 Nm | 387 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 2410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 5504 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 2154 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3505 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 125 L |
