1992 Buick Regal vs. 1992 Ford Escort
To start off, both 1992 Buick Regal and 1992 Ford Escort were released in the same year (1992). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,844 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Buick Regal (170 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1992 Ford Escort. (130 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 1992 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Buick Regal weights approximately 220 kg more than 1992 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1992 Buick Regal (298 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Ford Escort. (162 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1992 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Ford Escort. 1992 Buick Regal has automatic transmission and 1992 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1992 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Buick Regal will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Buick Regal | 1992 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Regal | Escort |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2844 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2530 mm |
