1969 Buick GS vs. 1993 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1993 Ford Falcon is newer by 24 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, 1993 Ford Falcon (268 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1969 Buick GS. (190 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1969 Buick GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Ford Falcon weights approximately 15 kg more than 1969 Buick GS. 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, 1993 Ford Falcon (420 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Buick GS. (395 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1993 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Buick GS.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Buick GS | 1993 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | GS | Falcon |
Year Released | 1969 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5724 cc | 4941 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 268 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 395 Nm | 420 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1645 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2800 mm |