1972 Buick GS vs. 2009 Ford F-350
To start off, 2009 Ford F-350 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Buick GS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Buick GS would be higher. At 5,723 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Buick GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford F-350 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1972 Buick GS. (190 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 1972 Buick GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Buick GS weights approximately 664 kg more than 2009 Ford F-350.
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, 2009 Ford F-350 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Buick GS. (394 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Buick GS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Buick GS | 2009 Ford F-350 | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | GS | F-350 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5723 cc | 5398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 394 Nm | 495 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 5890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3610 mm |
