1970 Buick Skylark vs. 1999 Ford F-150
To start off, 1999 Ford F-150 is newer by 29 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 67 more horse power than 1999 Ford F-150. (128 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Buick Skylark should accelerate faster than 1999 Ford F-150. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Buick Skylark weights approximately 331 kg more than 1999 Ford F-150. 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, both vehicles can yield 393 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Buick Skylark | 1999 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Skylark | F-150 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 4604 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1629 kg | 1298 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 5740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 3520 mm |
