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 67 more horse power than 1969 Ford Capri. (123 HP @ 5600 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 590 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 196 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Capri. (199 Nm @ 3500 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 | 2294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 395 Nm | 199 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 97.8 mm | 60.1 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1040 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1380 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2540 mm |