1970 Buick Skylark vs. 1968 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 1970 Buick Skylark is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 5,724 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Buick Skylark is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Buick Skylark (195 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1968 Ford Zephyr. (81 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Buick Skylark should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Buick Skylark weights approximately 375 kg more than 1968 Ford Zephyr. 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, 1970 Buick Skylark (393 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Zephyr. (153 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1970 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Buick Skylark | 1968 Ford Zephyr | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | Skylark | Zephyr |
Year Released | 1970 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5724 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 195 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 393 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.9:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1629 kg | 1254 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2930 mm |