1970 Ford Mustang vs. 1984 Buick Century
To start off, 1984 Buick Century is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 7,014 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Buick Century (110 HP) has 11 more horse power than 1970 Ford Mustang. (99 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Buick Century should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Mustang.
Because 1970 Ford Mustang is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1970 Ford Mustang. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Buick Century, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1970 Ford Mustang (637 Nm) has 440 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Buick Century. (197 Nm). This means 1970 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Buick Century. 1984 Buick Century has automatic transmission and 1970 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 1970 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Buick Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Mustang | 1984 Buick Century | |
Make | Ford | Buick |
Model | Mustang | Century |
Year Released | 1970 | 1984 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7014 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 99 HP | 110 HP |
Torque | 637 Nm | 197 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4803 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1763 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1364 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2662 mm |