1954 Buick 70 vs. 1983 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1983 Ford Mustang is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Buick 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Buick 70 would be higher. At 5,274 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Buick 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Buick 70 (200 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1983 Ford Mustang. (118 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Buick 70 should accelerate faster than 1983 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Buick 70 weights approximately 705 kg more than 1983 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, 1954 Buick 70 (410 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Ford Mustang. (278 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1954 Buick 70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Buick 70 | 1983 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | 70 | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5274 cc | 3797 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 278 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1983 kg | 1278 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5520 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2560 mm |
