1970 Buick Skylark vs. 1955 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, 1970 Buick Skylark is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Ford Thunderbird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Ford Thunderbird would be higher. At 5,724 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Buick Skylark is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Ford Thunderbird (223 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1970 Buick Skylark. (195 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 1970 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Buick Skylark weights approximately 119 kg more than 1955 Ford Thunderbird.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Buick Skylark | 1955 Ford Thunderbird | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Skylark | Thunderbird |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 5112 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 223 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1629 kg | 1510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2600 mm |
