1969 Buick GS vs. 2005 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2005 Ford Falcon is newer by 36 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, 2005 Ford Falcon (210 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1969 Buick GS. (190 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1969 Buick GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Buick GS weights approximately 145 kg more than 2005 Ford Falcon.
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 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Falcon. (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1969 Buick GS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Falcon. 2005 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1969 Buick GS has manual transmission. 1969 Buick GS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Buick GS | 2005 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | GS | Falcon |
Year Released | 1969 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5724 cc | 3984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 395 Nm | 357 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 92.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 97.8 mm | 99.3 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1485 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2730 mm |