2003 Buick Blackhawk vs. 2000 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2003 Buick Blackhawk is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 7,458 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Buick Blackhawk is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Mustang (260 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2003 Buick Blackhawk. (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2003 Buick Blackhawk. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Buick Blackhawk weights approximately 153 kg more than 2000 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 Buick Blackhawk (692 Nm) has 286 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Mustang. (406 Nm). This means 2003 Buick Blackhawk will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Buick Blackhawk | 2000 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Blackhawk | Mustang |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7458 cc | 4603 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 692 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 109.2 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 90 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1633 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3280 mm | 2580 mm |
