1987 Buick Regal vs. 1976 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1987 Buick Regal is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Falcon (256 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1987 Buick Regal. (137 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1987 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Falcon weights approximately 215 kg more than 1987 Buick Regal. 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, 1976 Ford Falcon (491 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Buick Regal. (246 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Buick Regal.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Buick Regal | 1976 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | Regal | Falcon |
Year Released | 1987 | 1976 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3128 cc | 5763 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 137 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 246 Nm | 491 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1585 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2830 mm |