1985 Buick Estate vs. 2010 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2010 Ford Mustang is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Buick Estate would be higher. At 6,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Mustang (315 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1985 Buick Estate. (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1985 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Buick Estate weights approximately 282 kg more than 2010 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, 2010 Ford Mustang (440 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Buick Estate. (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Buick Estate. 1985 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 2010 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 2010 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Buick Estate will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Buick Estate | 2010 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Estate | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6598 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 315 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1603 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4778 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1877 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1425 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2720 mm |
