1993 Buick Roadmaster vs. 1971 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1993 Buick Roadmaster is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Buick Roadmaster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Ford Mustang (251 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1993 Buick Roadmaster. (177 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1993 Buick Roadmaster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 840 kg more than 1971 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, 1993 Buick Roadmaster (393 Nm) has 247 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Mustang. (146 Nm). This means 1993 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Mustang. 1993 Buick Roadmaster has automatic transmission and 1971 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 1971 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Buick Roadmaster will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Buick Roadmaster | 1971 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Roadmaster | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 4726 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 251 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2780 mm |
