1970 Buick GS vs. 2000 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2000 Ford Falcon is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Buick GS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Buick GS would be higher. At 5,724 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Buick GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Falcon (268 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1970 Buick GS. (190 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1970 Buick GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Buick GS weights approximately 332 kg more than 2000 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, 2000 Ford Falcon (420 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Buick GS. (394 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Buick GS.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Buick GS | 2000 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | GS | Falcon |
Year Released | 1970 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5724 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 268 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 394 Nm | 420 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1298 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2800 mm |