1953 Buick 40 vs. 2012 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2012 Ford Mustang is newer by 59 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Buick 40 would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Mustang (444 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 321 more horse power than 1953 Buick 40. (123 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1953 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Buick 40 weights approximately 18 kg more than 2012 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, 2012 Ford Mustang (515 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Buick 40. (304 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Buick 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Buick 40 | 2012 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | 40 | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4315 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 444 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1665 kg | 1647 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1877 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2720 mm |
