1987 Buick Estate vs. 2008 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2008 Ford Mustang is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Buick Estate would be higher. At 6,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Mustang (300 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1987 Buick Estate. (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1987 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Mustang weights approximately 977 kg more than 1987 Buick Estate. 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, 1987 Buick Estate (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Mustang. (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1987 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Mustang. 1987 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 2008 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 2008 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 Buick Estate will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Buick Estate | 2008 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Estate | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6598 cc | 4606 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| 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 | 2862 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2730 mm |
