1973 Buick Centurion vs. 1994 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1994 Ford Mustang is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Buick Centurion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Buick Centurion would be higher. At 7,468 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Buick Centurion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Ford Mustang (317 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1973 Buick Centurion. (225 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1973 Buick Centurion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Buick Centurion weights approximately 406 kg more than 1994 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, 1973 Buick Centurion (498 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Ford Mustang. (415 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1973 Buick Centurion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Ford Mustang. 1973 Buick Centurion has automatic transmission and 1994 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 1994 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Buick Centurion will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Buick Centurion | 1994 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Centurion | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 498 Nm | 415 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2076 kg | 1670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2580 mm |
