1951 Buick LeSabre vs. 1998 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1998 Ford Mustang is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Buick LeSabre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Buick LeSabre would be higher. At 3,797 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Buick LeSabre (335 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 1998 Ford Mustang. (143 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1998 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 333 kg more than 1998 Ford Mustang. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1951 Buick LeSabre (517 Nm @ 3650 RPM) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ford Mustang. (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1951 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Ford Mustang. 1951 Buick LeSabre has automatic transmission and 1998 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 1998 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1951 Buick LeSabre will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Buick LeSabre | 1998 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | LeSabre | Mustang |
Year Released | 1951 | 1998 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3523 cc | 3797 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 335 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 517 Nm | 298 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3650 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 96.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 86 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1723 kg | 1390 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2580 mm |