1957 Buick 40 vs. 1979 Ford Mustang

To start off, 1979 Ford Mustang is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Buick 40 would be higher. At 5,967 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Buick 40 (248 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1979 Ford Mustang. (87 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Buick 40 weights approximately 607 kg more than 1979 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, 1957 Buick 40 (515 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 354 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Mustang. (161 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1957 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Mustang.

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