1986 Buick Regal vs. 1989 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1989 Ford Mustang is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Buick Regal. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Buick Regal would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Buick Regal (235 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 1989 Ford Mustang. (89 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Buick Regal weights approximately 240 kg more than 1989 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. Let's talk about torque, 1986 Buick Regal (448 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 272 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Mustang. (176 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1986 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Buick Regal | 1989 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Regal | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 448 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2560 mm |
