1987 Buick Regal vs. 1998 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1998 Ford Falcon 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 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Buick Regal (276 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1998 Ford Falcon. (225 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 1998 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ford Falcon weights approximately 64 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 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ford Falcon. (370 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1987 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Buick Regal | 1998 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | Regal | Falcon |
Year Released | 1987 | 1998 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 3984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 276 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 489 Nm | 370 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 92.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 99.3 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 | 1640 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 59 L |