2011 Ford Mustang vs. 2012 Buick Regal
To start off, 2012 Buick Regal is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Mustang (412 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 2012 Buick Regal. (270 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2012 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Mustang weights approximately 4 kg more than 2012 Buick Regal. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 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 2011 Ford Mustang. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Buick Regal, 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, 2011 Ford Mustang (528 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Buick Regal. (400 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Buick Regal.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Ford Mustang | 2012 Buick Regal | |
| Make | Ford | Buick |
| Model | Mustang | Regal |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5000 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 412 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 528 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1687 kg | 1683 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4778 mm | 4831 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1877 mm | 1857 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1417 mm | 1473 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2738 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 68 L |
