1987 Buick Regal vs. 1977 Ford Capri
To start off, 1987 Buick Regal is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ford Capri 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 223 more horse power than 1977 Ford Capri. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Buick Regal weights approximately 566 kg more than 1977 Ford Capri. 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 402 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Capri. (87 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1987 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Buick Regal | 1977 Ford Capri | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | Regal | Capri |
Year Released | 1987 | 1977 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 276 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 489 Nm | 87 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1576 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2560 mm |