1983 Buick Electra vs. 2000 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2000 Ford Mustang is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Buick Electra would be higher. At 4,603 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Mustang (260 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 1983 Buick Electra. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1983 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Buick Electra weights approximately 210 kg more than 2000 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, 2000 Ford Mustang (406 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Buick Electra. (279 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Buick Electra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Buick Electra | 2000 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Electra | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4129 cc | 4603 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 279 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.7 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 59 L |
