1956 Buick 40 vs. 2005 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2005 Ford Mustang is newer by 49 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 5,279 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Buick 40 (217 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2005 Ford Mustang. (202 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Buick 40 weights approximately 207 kg more than 2005 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, 1956 Buick 40 (433 Nm) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Mustang. (326 Nm). This means 1956 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Buick 40 | 2005 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | 40 | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5279 cc | 4015 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 433 Nm | 326 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1704 kg | 1497 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2620 mm |
