1981 Buick Electra vs. 2009 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2009 Ford Mustang is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Buick Electra would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Mustang (395 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 272 more horse power than 1981 Buick Electra. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1981 Buick Electra.
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, 1981 Buick Electra (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Mustang. (240 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1981 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Buick Electra | 2009 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Electra | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4129 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 55 L |
