1987 Buick Regal vs. 1972 Ford Torino
To start off, 1987 Buick Regal is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford Torino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford Torino would be higher. At 5,752 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Ford Torino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Buick Regal (276 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1972 Ford Torino. (162 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Torino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Torino weights approximately 131 kg more than 1987 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, 1987 Buick Regal (489 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford Torino. (374 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1987 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford Torino.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Buick Regal | 1972 Ford Torino | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Regal | Torino |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 5752 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 162 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 489 Nm | 374 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 88.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1576 kg | 1707 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 87 L |
