1977 Buick LeSabre vs. 1995 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1995 Ford Mustang is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Buick LeSabre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Buick LeSabre would be higher. At 5,002 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 143 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 250 kg more than 1995 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, 1977 Buick LeSabre (333 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ford Mustang. (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1977 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Buick LeSabre | 1995 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | LeSabre | Mustang |
Year Released | 1977 | 1995 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5002 cc | 3797 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 333 Nm | 298 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 1390 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2580 mm |