1970 Buick Skylark vs. 1983 Ford Escort

To start off, 1983 Ford Escort is newer by 13 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 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 125 more horse power than 1983 Ford Escort. (70 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Buick Skylark should accelerate faster than 1983 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Buick Skylark weights approximately 679 kg more than 1983 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1970 Buick Skylark is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1970 Buick Skylark. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1983 Ford Escort, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 272 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Ford Escort. (121 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Ford Escort.

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