1970 Buick Skylark vs. 2000 Ford Escape
To start off, 2000 Ford Escape is newer by 30 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, 2000 Ford Escape (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1970 Buick Skylark. (195 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 1970 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Buick Skylark weights approximately 57 kg more than 2000 Ford Escape.
Because 2000 Ford Escape is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Buick Skylark. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Ford Escape will offer significantly more control. 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 121 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Escape. (272 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1970 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Escape. 2000 Ford Escape 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. 2000 Ford Escape will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Buick Skylark | 2000 Ford Escape | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Skylark | Escape |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 272 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1629 kg | 1572 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2630 mm |
