1987 Buick Regal vs. 1964 Ford Anglia
To start off, 1987 Buick Regal is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 3,128 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Buick Regal (137 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1964 Ford Anglia. (40 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Buick Regal weights approximately 620 kg more than 1964 Ford Anglia. 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 (246 Nm) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Anglia. (75 Nm). This means 1987 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Buick Regal | 1964 Ford Anglia | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | Regal | Anglia |
Year Released | 1987 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3128 cc | 997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 137 HP | 40 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 246 Nm | 75 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1460 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 47 L |