2009 Buick Enclave vs. 1995 Ford Mustang

To start off, 2009 Buick Enclave is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,947 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Buick Enclave weights approximately 463 kg more than 1995 Ford Mustang.

Because 1995 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 1995 Ford Mustang. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Buick Enclave, 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, 1995 Ford Mustang (386 Nm) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Buick Enclave. (366 Nm). This means 1995 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Buick Enclave. 2009 Buick Enclave has automatic transmission and 1995 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 1995 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Buick Enclave will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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2009 Buick Enclave 1995 Ford Mustang
Make Buick Ford
Model Enclave Mustang
Year Released 2009 1995
Body Type SUV Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3599 cc 4947 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 288 HP 0 HP
Torque 366 Nm 386 Nm
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 7 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1946 kg 1483 kg
Vehicle Length 5130 mm 4620 mm
Vehicle Width 2010 mm 1830 mm
Vehicle Height 1840 mm 1350 mm
Wheelbase Size 3030 mm 2580 mm