1955 Buick 40 vs. 1994 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1994 Ford Mustang is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Buick 40 would be higher. At 5,277 cc (8 cylinders), 1955 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Ford Mustang (317 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1955 Buick 40. (234 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1955 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Buick 40 weights approximately 55 kg more than 1994 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, 1955 Buick 40 (447 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Ford Mustang. (415 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1955 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Buick 40 | 1994 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | 40 | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5277 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 234 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 415 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1670 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2580 mm |
