1951 Buick LeSabre vs. 2000 Ford Mustang

To start off, 2000 Ford Mustang is newer by 49 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 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Buick LeSabre (335 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 205 more horse power than 2000 Ford Mustang. (130 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 425 kg more than 2000 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) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Mustang. (447 Nm). This means 1951 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Mustang. 1951 Buick LeSabre has automatic transmission and 2000 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 2000 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.

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