1969 Buick GS vs. 1969 Ford Ranchero
To start off, both 1969 Buick GS and 1969 Ford Ranchero were released in the same year (1969). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 7,022 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Ford Ranchero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Ford Ranchero (355 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 1969 Buick GS. (190 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ford Ranchero should accelerate faster than 1969 Buick GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Buick GS weights approximately 65 kg more than 1969 Ford Ranchero.
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 Ford Ranchero (651 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 256 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Buick GS. (395 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1969 Ford Ranchero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Buick GS.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Buick GS | 1969 Ford Ranchero | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | GS | Ranchero |
Year Released | 1969 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5724 cc | 7022 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 355 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 395 Nm | 651 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1565 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 5240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2900 mm |