1976 Buick Electra vs. 1971 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1976 Buick Electra is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 6,598 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Ford Mustang (251 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1976 Buick Electra. (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1976 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick Electra weights approximately 805 kg more than 1971 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, 1976 Buick Electra (435 Nm) has 289 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Mustang. (146 Nm). This means 1976 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Mustang. 1976 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 1971 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 1971 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Buick Electra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Buick Electra | 1971 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | Electra | Mustang |
Year Released | 1976 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6598 cc | 4726 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 251 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 435 Nm | 146 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1805 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2780 mm |