1969 Buick GS vs. 2012 Ford F-150
To start off, 2012 Ford F-150 is newer by 43 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, 2012 Ford F-150 (360 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 1969 Buick GS. (190 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1969 Buick GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford F-150 weights approximately 753 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, 2012 Ford F-150 (515 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Buick GS. (395 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2012 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Buick GS. 2012 Ford F-150 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. 2012 Ford F-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Buick GS | 2012 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | GS | F-150 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 360 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 395 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 2383 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 5890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 2012 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3670 mm |
