1987 Buick Regal vs. 2001 Ford Mondeo
To start off, 2001 Ford Mondeo is newer by 14 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 3,128 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Buick Regal (137 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2001 Ford Mondeo. (122 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Mondeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 40 kg more than 1987 Buick Regal.
Because 1987 Buick Regal is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1987 Buick Regal. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Ford Mondeo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (246 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Mondeo. (183 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 1987 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Mondeo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Buick Regal | 2001 Ford Mondeo | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Regal | Mondeo |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3128 cc | 1981 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 137 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 246 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 56 L |
