1985 Buick LeSabre vs. 2013 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2013 Ford Mustang is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Buick LeSabre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Buick LeSabre would be higher. At 5,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford Mustang (653 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 549 more horse power than 1985 Buick LeSabre. (104 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1985 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford Mustang weights approximately 158 kg more than 1985 Buick LeSabre. 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. Let's talk about torque, 2013 Ford Mustang (856 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 605 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Buick LeSabre. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2013 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Buick LeSabre. 1985 Buick LeSabre has automatic transmission and 2013 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 2013 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Buick LeSabre will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1985 Buick LeSabre | 2013 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | LeSabre | Mustang |
Year Released | 1985 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3789 cc | 5800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 653 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 856 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1748 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4778 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2035 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1438 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2720 mm |