1970 Buick Skylark vs. 1998 Ford Taurus
To start off, 1998 Ford Taurus is newer by 28 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, 1998 Ford Taurus (200 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1970 Buick Skylark. (195 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 1970 Buick Skylark.
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, 1998 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 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ford Taurus. (264 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1970 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Ford Taurus. 1998 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. 1998 Ford Taurus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Buick Skylark | 1998 Ford Taurus | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | Skylark | Taurus |
Year Released | 1970 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5724 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 195 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 393 Nm | 264 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4200 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 |