1970 Buick Skylark vs. 1949 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1970 Buick Skylark is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 5,723 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Buick Skylark is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Buick Skylark (155 HP) has 121 more horse power than 1949 Ford Taunus. (34 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Buick Skylark should accelerate faster than 1949 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Buick Skylark weights approximately 1040 kg more than 1949 Ford Taunus. 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.
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1970 Buick Skylark | 1949 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | Skylark | Taunus |
Year Released | 1970 | 1949 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5723 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 155 HP | 34 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5430 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2390 mm |