1972 Buick Centurion vs. 2004 Ford Mustang

To start off, 2004 Ford Mustang is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Buick Centurion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Buick Centurion would be higher. At 7,468 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Buick Centurion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Buick Centurion (225 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2004 Ford Mustang. (190 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Buick Centurion should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Buick Centurion weights approximately 578 kg more than 2004 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, 1972 Buick Centurion (498 Nm) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Mustang. (298 Nm). This means 1972 Buick Centurion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Mustang.

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