1984 Buick Estate vs. 1965 Ford Mustang

To start off, 1984 Buick Estate is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 6,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Buick Estate (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1965 Ford Mustang. (100 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1965 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Buick Estate weights approximately 910 kg more than 1965 Ford Mustang. 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.

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1984 Buick Estate 1965 Ford Mustang
Make Buick Ford
Model Estate Mustang
Year Released 1984 1965
Body Type Station Wagon Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6598 cc 2786 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 182 HP 100 HP
Engine RPM 3600 RPM 4400 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1885 kg 975 kg
Vehicle Length 5510 mm 4620 mm
Vehicle Width 1990 mm 1740 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 1310 mm
Wheelbase Size 2950 mm 2750 mm