1994 Buick Roadmaster vs. 2003 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2003 Ford Mustang is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Buick Roadmaster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Buick Roadmaster would be higher. At 5,732 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Buick Roadmaster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ford Mustang (400 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 1994 Buick Roadmaster. (256 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1994 Buick Roadmaster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 590 kg more than 2003 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, 2003 Ford Mustang (556 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Buick Roadmaster. (447 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2003 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Buick Roadmaster. 1994 Buick Roadmaster has automatic transmission and 2003 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 2003 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1994 Buick Roadmaster will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Buick Roadmaster | 2003 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Roadmaster | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5732 cc | 4599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 556 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5540 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2580 mm |
