1962 Buick Invicta vs. 2006 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2006 Ford Mustang is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Buick Invicta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Buick Invicta would be higher. At 6,576 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Buick Invicta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Buick Invicta (325 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2006 Ford Mustang. (300 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Buick Invicta should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Buick Invicta weights approximately 355 kg more than 2006 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, 1962 Buick Invicta (583 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Mustang. (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1962 Buick Invicta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Buick Invicta | 2006 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | Invicta | Mustang |
Year Released | 1962 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6576 cc | 4605 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 583 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.1:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1715 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1890 mm |