1956 Buick 40 vs. 1970 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1970 Ford Mustang is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Buick 40 would be higher. At 7,014 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Buick 40 (252 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1970 Ford Mustang. (99 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Buick 40 weights approximately 6 kg more than 1970 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, 1970 Ford Mustang (637 Nm) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Buick 40. (462 Nm). This means 1970 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Buick 40.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Buick 40 | 1970 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | 40 | Mustang |
Year Released | 1956 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5279 cc | 7014 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 252 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 462 Nm | 637 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1584 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1810 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2750 mm |