1971 Buick GS vs. 1972 Ford GT 40
To start off, 1972 Ford GT 40 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Buick GS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Buick GS would be higher. At 5,724 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Buick GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford GT 40 (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 1971 Buick GS. (190 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1971 Buick GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Buick GS weights approximately 672 kg more than 1972 Ford GT 40.
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, 1971 Buick GS (394 Nm) has 309 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 1971 Buick GS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford GT 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Buick GS | 1972 Ford GT 40 | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | GS | GT 40 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 4195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 394 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1632 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2420 mm |
