1966 Ford Mustang vs. 1978 Buick Century
To start off, 1978 Buick Century is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 6,385 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ford Mustang (320 HP) has 180 more horse power than 1978 Buick Century. (140 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1978 Buick Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Buick Century weights approximately 251 kg more than 1966 Ford Mustang.
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, 1978 Buick Century (250 Nm) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Mustang. (85 Nm). This means 1978 Buick Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Ford Mustang | 1978 Buick Century | |
Make | Ford | Buick |
Model | Mustang | Century |
Year Released | 1966 | 1978 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6385 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 320 HP | 140 HP |
Torque | 85 Nm | 250 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 102.9 mm | 94.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 88.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1179 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2760 mm |