1972 Ford Mustang vs. 1978 Buick Century
To start off, 1978 Buick Century is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 5,752 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford Mustang (330 HP) has 190 more horse power than 1978 Buick Century. (140 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1978 Buick Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Mustang weights approximately 56 kg more than 1978 Buick Century. 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 Ford Mustang (502 Nm) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Buick Century. (250 Nm). This means 1972 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Buick Century.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Ford Mustang | 1978 Buick Century | |
| Make | Ford | Buick |
| Model | Mustang | Century |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5752 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 330 HP | 140 HP |
| Torque | 502 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 94.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 88.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1486 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2760 mm |
