1987 Buick Regal vs. 1970 Ford Escort
To start off, 1987 Buick Regal is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Escort 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 178 more horse power than 1970 Ford Escort. (98 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Buick Regal weights approximately 725 kg more than 1970 Ford Escort. 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 364 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Escort. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1987 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Escort. 1987 Buick Regal has automatic transmission and 1970 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1970 Ford Escort 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 | 1970 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Regal | Escort |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 489 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 156 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1576 kg | 851 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 41 L |
