1979 Buick Regal vs. 1972 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1979 Buick Regal is newer by 7 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 226 more horse power than 1979 Buick Regal. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Mustang weights approximately 56 kg more than 1979 Buick Regal. 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, 1972 Ford Mustang (502 Nm) has 285 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Buick Regal. (217 Nm). This means 1972 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Buick Regal.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Buick Regal | 1972 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | Regal | Mustang |
Year Released | 1979 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3214 cc | 5752 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 330 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 217 Nm | 502 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1486 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2780 mm |