1974 Buick GS vs. 2001 Ford TE-50
To start off, 2001 Ford TE-50 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Buick GS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Buick GS would be higher. At 5,724 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Buick GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford TE-50 (295 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1974 Buick GS. (190 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford TE-50 should accelerate faster than 1974 Buick GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford TE-50 weights approximately 36 kg more than 1974 Buick GS. 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, 2001 Ford TE-50 (435 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Buick GS. (394 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2001 Ford TE-50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Buick GS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Buick GS | 2001 Ford TE-50 | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | GS | TE-50 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 4940 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 394 Nm | 435 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1666 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2800 mm |
