1992 Buick Regal vs. 1998 Ford Explorer
To start off, 1998 Ford Explorer is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Buick Regal. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Buick Regal would be higher. At 3,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Ford Explorer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Buick Regal (170 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1998 Ford Explorer. (160 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 1998 Ford Explorer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ford Explorer weights approximately 560 kg more than 1992 Buick Regal.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 Ford Explorer (311 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Buick Regal. (298 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1998 Ford Explorer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Buick Regal.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Buick Regal | 1998 Ford Explorer | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Regal | Explorer |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2844 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 311 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2840 mm |
