1970 Buick Skylark vs. 1983 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1983 Ford Fairlane 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 47 more horse power than 1983 Ford Fairlane. (148 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Buick Skylark should accelerate faster than 1983 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 1 kg more than 1970 Buick Skylark.
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 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Ford Fairlane. (326 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1970 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Ford Fairlane.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Buick Skylark | 1983 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | Skylark | Fairlane |
Year Released | 1970 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5724 cc | 4093 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 195 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 393 Nm | 326 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1629 kg | 1630 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 5020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2950 mm |