2007 Buick Rainier vs. 2006 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2007 Buick Rainier is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 2006 Ford Mustang (868 Nm) has 492 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Buick Rainier. (376 Nm). This means 2006 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Buick Rainier. 2007 Buick Rainier has automatic transmission and 2006 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 2006 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Buick Rainier will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 Buick Rainier | 2006 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | Rainier | Mustang |
Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4163 cc | 4606 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 291 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 376 Nm | 868 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 61 L |