2006 Buick Terraza vs. 2006 Ford Mustang
To start off, both 2006 Buick Terraza and 2006 Ford Mustang were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,015 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Mustang (210 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2006 Buick Terraza. (201 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2006 Buick Terraza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Mustang weights approximately 165 kg more than 2006 Buick Terraza. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Ford Mustang is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2006 Ford Mustang. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Buick Terraza, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2006 Ford Mustang (325 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Buick Terraza. (293 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Buick Terraza.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Buick Terraza | 2006 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | Terraza | Mustang |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Minivan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3491 cc | 4015 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 293 Nm | 325 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1715 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.6 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.2 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.4 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 61 L |