1979 Buick Century vs. 2013 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2013 Ford Mustang is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Buick Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Buick Century would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford Mustang (438 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 334 more horse power than 1979 Buick Century. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford Mustang weights approximately 221 kg more than 1979 Buick Century. 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, 2013 Ford Mustang (515 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 297 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Buick Century. (218 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2013 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Buick Century.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Buick Century | 2013 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Century | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3214 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 438 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 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 | 1430 kg | 1651 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4778 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2035 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1412 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2720 mm |
