1969 Buick GS vs. 1971 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1971 Ford Mustang is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Buick GS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Buick GS would be higher. At 5,724 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Buick GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Ford Mustang (251 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1969 Buick GS. (190 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1969 Buick GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Buick GS weights approximately 630 kg more than 1971 Ford Mustang.
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) has 249 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Mustang. (146 Nm). This means 1969 Buick GS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Buick GS | 1971 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | GS | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 4726 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 251 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 395 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97.8 mm | 72.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2780 mm |
