What is the main difference between Acapulco Gold and Face Off OG?

Acapulco Gold is a Sativa strain (20% Indica / 80% Sativa) with THC levels of 19–24%, while Face Off OG is a Indica strain (70% Indica / 30% Sativa) with THC levels of 19–23%.

Which strain has higher THC — Acapulco Gold or Face Off OG?

Acapulco Gold has higher THC at 19–24%, compared to Face Off OG at 19–23%.

Is Acapulco Gold or Face Off OG easier to grow?

Acapulco Gold has moderate growing difficulty with a 9-10-week flowering period, while Face Off OG has moderate difficulty with a 9-week flowering period.

What effects does Acapulco Gold have compared to Face Off OG?

Acapulco Gold produces focused, energetic, creative, aroused, euphoric effects, ideal for morning use. Face Off OG produces sleepy, tingling, relaxing effects, best for evening use.

What terpenes are in Acapulco Gold and Face Off OG?

Acapulco Gold features Caryophyllene, giving it citrus, coffee, creamy flavors. Face Off OG features Myrcene, with pine, ammonia, earth flavors.

Which medical conditions can Acapulco Gold and Face Off OG help with?

Acapulco Gold may help with arthritis, chronic pain, depression, fatigue, migraines, nausea, ptsd, stress, anxiety. Face Off OG may help with anxiety, pain, stress. Consult a healthcare professional before using cannabis for medical purposes.

Strain Encyclopedia

Acapulco Gold

Sativa — THC 24%

Face Off OG

Indica — THC 23%

Potency, effects, terpenes, flavors, growing difficulty, and medical uses — compared side by side.

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Quick Verdict

Who wins in each category?

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Potency

Acapulco Gold

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Medical

Acapulco Gold

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Growing

Tie

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Flavor

Acapulco Gold

Strain Profile Comparison

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Acapulco Gold

Face Off OG

Effect Matchup

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Acapulco Gold

Effect

Face Off OG

100%

Focused

88%

Energetic

77%

Creative

68%

Aroused

60%

Euphoric

53%

Happy

46%

Uplifting

41%

Alert

Sleepy

100%

Tingling

88%

Relaxing

77%

Acapulco Gold — Potency

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Potency LevelStrong

Face Off OG — Potency

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Potency LevelStrong

Mexican LandraceAcapulco Gold

Indica 20%Sativa 80%

OG Kush PhenotypeFace Off OG

Indica 70%Sativa 30%

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Acapulco Gold

Profile Comparison

Only Acapulco Gold (8)

FocusedEnergeticCreativeArousedEuphoricHappyUpliftingAlert

Only Face Off OG (3)

SleepyTinglingRelaxing

Possible Side Effects

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Dry eyesDry mouth

Only Acapulco Gold

Headache

Only Face Off OG

Dizzy

Growing Guide Comparison

Acapulco Gold

DifficultyModerate

Flowering9-10 weeks

HarvestMid

Indoor Yield500g/m² (1.6oz/ft²)

Outdoor YieldMedium

Indoor Height110cm (43in)

Outdoor Height200cm (79in)

Plant StructureBushy

PhotoperiodPhotoperiod

Growing MethodIndoor, Outdoor

ClimateTemperate, Dry

Face Off OG

DifficultyModerate

Flowering9 weeks

HarvestLate September

Indoor YieldMedium

Outdoor YieldMedium

Indoor HeightShort to Medium

Outdoor HeightMedium

Plant StructureCompact

PhotoperiodPhotoperiod

Growing MethodIndoor, Outdoor

ClimateTemperate, Dry

About These Strains

Acapulco Gold

Sativa 20/80 — THC 19–24%

This famous sativa-dominant hybrid, which has an 80:20 sativa/indica ratio, combines a powerful head high with a soothing body high that last for at least two hours. Acapulco Gold originated in Acapulco, Mexico, but no one seems to remember who first grew it or what parent strains were used.

Acapulco Gold is pretty hard to find because it's difficult to grow indoors, but it's popular throughout the United States, especially in warmer climes.

Face Off OG

Indica 70/30 — THC 19–23% — CBD 1–1%

Face Off OG, also known as "Face Off," "OG Face Off," and "Face Off OG Kush," is a potent indica marijuana strain. The story of Face Off OG begins in the late 1990s in California when Archive Seeds was gifted with the seeds of an exceptional OG Kush phenotype.

This 70/30 indica-dominant hybrid shares its name with the 1997 movie in which Nicolas Cage and John Travolta literally swap faces (“I want to take his face…off!”), and the experience this strain has to offer could arguably be compared to losing your face.

Which One Is Right for You?

Acapulco Gold and Face Off OG are both excellent strains with distinct characteristics. Acapulco Gold is a Sativa with 19–24% THC, while Face Off OG is a Indica with 19–23% THC. Your choice depends on your preference for effects, growing difficulty, and intended use.

Choose Acapulco Gold

Choose Acapulco Gold if you want more cerebral/uplifting effects, broader medical applications. This famous sativa-dominant hybrid, which has an 80:20 sativa/indica ratio, combines a powerful head high with a soothing body high that last for at least two hours.

Choose Face Off OG

Choose Face Off OG if you want deeper body relaxation. Face Off OG, also known as "Face Off," "OG Face Off," and "Face Off OG Kush," is a potent indica marijuana strain.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Acapulco Gold vs Face Off OG

Medical Disclaimer

The information on this page is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Cannabis affects everyone differently. Consult a qualified healthcare professional before using cannabis for any medical condition. Effects, potency, and medical benefits may vary. Do not use cannabis if pregnant, nursing, or under the legal age in your jurisdiction.

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