1971 Buick GS vs. 1984 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1984 Ford Falcon is newer by 13 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, 1971 Buick GS (190 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1984 Ford Falcon. (120 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Buick GS should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Buick GS weights approximately 258 kg more than 1984 Ford Falcon. 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, 1971 Buick GS (394 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Falcon. (240 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1971 Buick GS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Buick GS | 1984 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | GS | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 3273 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 394 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1632 kg | 1374 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2840 mm |
