1970 Buick Skylark vs. 1996 Ford Taurus
To start off, 1996 Ford Taurus is newer by 26 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, 1996 Ford Taurus (235 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1970 Buick Skylark. (195 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 1970 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Buick Skylark weights approximately 37 kg more than 1996 Ford Taurus.
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, 1996 Ford Taurus, 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 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Ford Taurus. (312 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1970 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Ford Taurus. 1996 Ford Taurus 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. 1996 Ford Taurus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Buick Skylark | 1996 Ford Taurus | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Skylark | Taurus |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 3392 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 312 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1629 kg | 1592 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 5040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2760 mm |
