1957 Buick 40 vs. 1989 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1989 Ford Mustang is newer by 32 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 159 more horse power than 1989 Ford Mustang. (89 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Buick 40 weights approximately 545 kg more than 1989 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 339 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Mustang. (176 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1957 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Buick 40 | 1989 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | 40 | Mustang |
Year Released | 1957 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5967 cc | 2299 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 248 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 515 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1795 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2560 mm |