1970 Buick Skylark vs. 1971 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 1971 Lincoln Continental is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Buick Skylark. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Buick Skylark would be higher. At 7,542 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Lincoln Continental (217 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1970 Buick Skylark. (195 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1970 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 701 kg more than 1970 Buick Skylark. 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, 1971 Lincoln Continental (488 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Buick Skylark. (393 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1971 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Buick Skylark. 1971 Lincoln Continental has automatic transmission and 1970 Buick Skylark has manual transmission. 1970 Buick Skylark will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Lincoln Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Buick Skylark | 1971 Lincoln Continental | |
Make | Buick | Lincoln |
Model | Skylark | Continental |
Year Released | 1970 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5724 cc | 7542 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 195 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 393 Nm | 488 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1629 kg | 2330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 5720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 3230 mm |