1980 Buick Estate vs. 1995 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1995 Ford Mustang is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Buick Estate would be higher. At 4,947 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick Estate weights approximately 387 kg more than 1995 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, 1995 Ford Mustang (386 Nm) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Buick Estate. (318 Nm). This means 1995 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Buick Estate. 1980 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 1995 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 1995 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Buick Estate will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Buick Estate | 1995 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | Estate | Mustang |
Year Released | 1980 | 1995 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4931 cc | 4947 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 318 Nm | 386 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1483 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2580 mm |