1976 Buick LeSabre vs. 1988 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1988 Ford Mustang is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Buick LeSabre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Buick LeSabre would be higher. At 5,730 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Buick LeSabre (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1988 Ford Mustang. (89 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 492 kg more than 1988 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, 1976 Buick LeSabre (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Mustang. (176 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1976 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Buick LeSabre | 1988 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | LeSabre | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5730 cc | 2301 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1746 kg | 1254 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2560 mm |
