1979 Buick Regal vs. 1992 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1992 Ford Mustang is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Buick Regal. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Buick Regal would be higher. At 3,214 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ford Mustang (105 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1979 Buick Regal. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Regal weights approximately 155 kg more than 1992 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, 1979 Buick Regal (217 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Ford Mustang. (183 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1979 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Buick Regal | 1992 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | Regal | Mustang |
Year Released | 1979 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3214 cc | 2301 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 105 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 217 Nm | 183 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1275 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2620 mm |