1987 Buick Regal vs. 1998 Ford Explorer
To start off, 1998 Ford Explorer is newer by 11 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 3,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Ford Explorer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ford Explorer (160 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1987 Buick Regal. (137 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Explorer should accelerate faster than 1987 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ford Explorer weights approximately 530 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 Ford Explorer (311 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Buick Regal. (246 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1998 Ford Explorer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Buick Regal.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Buick Regal | 1998 Ford Explorer | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Regal | Explorer |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3128 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 137 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 246 Nm | 311 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2840 mm |
