1987 Buick Regal vs. 1954 Ford Prefect
To start off, 1987 Buick Regal is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Ford Prefect would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Buick Regal (276 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 245 more horse power than 1954 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Buick Regal weights approximately 811 kg more than 1954 Ford Prefect. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1987 Buick Regal (489 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 418 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1987 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Ford Prefect. 1987 Buick Regal has automatic transmission and 1954 Ford Prefect has manual transmission. 1954 Ford Prefect will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 Buick Regal will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Buick Regal | 1954 Ford Prefect | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | Regal | Prefect |
Year Released | 1987 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1170 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 276 HP | 31 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 489 Nm | 71 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2150 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 63.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 92.5 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1576 kg | 765 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 3850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2220 mm |