1959 Buick Invicta vs. 2001 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2001 Ford Mustang is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Buick Invicta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Buick Invicta would be higher. At 6,576 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Buick Invicta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Buick Invicta (325 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 2001 Ford Mustang. (193 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Buick Invicta should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Buick Invicta weights approximately 658 kg more than 2001 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, 1959 Buick Invicta (583 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 277 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Mustang. (306 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1959 Buick Invicta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Mustang. 1959 Buick Invicta has automatic transmission and 2001 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 2001 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1959 Buick Invicta will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Buick Invicta | 2001 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Invicta | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6576 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 193 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 583 Nm | 306 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1412 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 59 L |
