1977 Buick Regal vs. 1972 Ford Mustang

To start off, 1977 Buick Regal is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 5,752 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford Mustang (330 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 1977 Buick Regal. (163 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1977 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Buick Regal weights approximately 54 kg more than 1972 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, 1972 Ford Mustang (502 Nm) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Buick Regal. (352 Nm). This means 1972 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Buick Regal. 1977 Buick Regal has automatic transmission and 1972 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 1972 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Buick Regal will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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