1984 Buick LeSabre vs. 2006 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2006 Ford Mustang is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Buick LeSabre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Buick LeSabre would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Mustang (300 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 196 more horse power than 1984 Buick LeSabre. (104 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1984 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 118 kg more than 2006 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, 2006 Ford Mustang (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Buick LeSabre. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Buick LeSabre.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Buick LeSabre | 2006 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | LeSabre | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 4605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1596 kg | 1478 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2730 mm |
