1971 Buick GS vs. 2001 Ford Taurus

To start off, 2001 Ford Taurus is newer by 30 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, 2001 Ford Taurus (201 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1971 Buick GS. (190 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 1971 Buick GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Buick GS weights approximately 127 kg more than 2001 Ford Taurus.

Because 1971 Buick GS is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1971 Buick GS. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Ford Taurus, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 144 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Taurus. (250 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1971 Buick GS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Taurus. 2001 Ford Taurus has automatic transmission and 1971 Buick GS has manual transmission. 1971 Buick GS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Ford Taurus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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