1978 Buick Regal vs. 1971 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1978 Buick Regal is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,726 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Ford Mustang (251 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1978 Buick Regal. (90 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1978 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Buick Regal weights approximately 430 kg more than 1971 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, 1978 Buick Regal (224 Nm) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Mustang. (146 Nm). This means 1978 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Buick Regal | 1971 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | Regal | Mustang |
Year Released | 1978 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3214 cc | 4726 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 251 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 224 Nm | 146 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2780 mm |