1969 Buick GS vs. 1969 Ford Capri
To start off, both 1969 Buick GS and 1969 Ford Capri were released in the same year (1969). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,724 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Buick GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Buick GS (190 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1969 Ford Capri. (74 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Buick GS should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Buick GS weights approximately 655 kg more than 1969 Ford Capri. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1969 Buick GS (395 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 269 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Capri. (126 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1969 Buick GS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Buick GS | 1969 Ford Capri | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | GS | Capri |
Year Released | 1969 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5724 cc | 1499 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 395 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 97.8 mm | 58.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 975 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2570 mm |