1976 Buick Estate vs. 2013 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2013 Ford Mustang is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Buick Estate would be higher. At 6,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford Mustang (414 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 232 more horse power than 1976 Buick Estate. (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1976 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick Estate weights approximately 187 kg more than 2013 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, 2013 Ford Mustang (529 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Buick Estate. (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2013 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Buick Estate. 1976 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 2013 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 2013 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Buick Estate will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1976 Buick Estate | 2013 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | Estate | Mustang |
Year Released | 1976 | 2013 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6598 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 414 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 435 Nm | 529 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1698 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4778 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2035 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1425 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2720 mm |