1951 Buick 40 vs. 2005 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2005 Ford Mustang is newer by 54 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Buick 40 would be higher. At 4,066 cc (8 cylinders), 1951 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Mustang (202 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1951 Buick 40. (119 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1951 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Buick 40 weights approximately 138 kg more than 2005 Ford Mustang.
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, 2005 Ford Mustang (326 Nm) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Buick 40. (292 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Buick 40.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Buick 40 | 2005 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | 40 | Mustang |
Year Released | 1951 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4066 cc | 4015 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 119 HP | 202 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 292 Nm | 326 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 78.5 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 104.8 mm | 84 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 1497 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2620 mm |