1987 Buick Regal vs. 1995 Ford Scorpio
To start off, 1995 Ford Scorpio is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Buick Regal. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Buick Regal 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 162 more horse power than 1995 Ford Scorpio. (114 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Scorpio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 31 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 219 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ford Scorpio. (270 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1987 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ford Scorpio. 1987 Buick Regal has automatic transmission and 1995 Ford Scorpio has manual transmission. 1995 Ford Scorpio 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 | 1995 Ford Scorpio | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | Regal | Scorpio |
Year Released | 1987 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2499 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 276 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 489 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1576 kg | 1607 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1440 mm |