1977 Buick Regal vs. 1999 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1999 Ford Mustang is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Buick Regal. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Buick Regal would be higher. At 4,932 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ford Mustang (187 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1977 Buick Regal. (143 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 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 60 kg more than 1999 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 Regal (334 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Ford Mustang. (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1977 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Ford Mustang. 1977 Buick Regal has automatic transmission and 1999 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 1999 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Buick Regal | 1999 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Regal | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4932 cc | 3801 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 334 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2580 mm |
