1972 Buick GS vs. 1972 Ford LTD
To start off, both 1972 Buick GS and 1972 Ford LTD were released in the same year (1972). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,723 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Buick GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Buick GS (190 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1972 Ford LTD. (163 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Buick GS should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford LTD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford LTD weights approximately 65 kg more than 1972 Buick GS.
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, 1972 Buick GS (394 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford LTD. (376 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1972 Buick GS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford LTD. 1972 Ford LTD has automatic transmission and 1972 Buick GS has manual transmission. 1972 Buick GS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 Ford LTD will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Buick GS | 1972 Ford LTD | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | GS | LTD |
Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5723 cc | 3927 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 394 Nm | 376 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 5550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3090 mm |