1970 Buick Skylark vs. 2005 Ford F-150
To start off, 2005 Ford F-150 is newer by 35 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, 2005 Ford F-150 (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1970 Buick Skylark. (195 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1970 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford F-150 weights approximately 734 kg more than 1970 Buick Skylark. 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, 2005 Ford F-150 (495 Nm) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Buick Skylark. (393 Nm). This means 2005 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Buick Skylark.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Buick Skylark | 2005 Ford F-150 | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | Skylark | F-150 |
Year Released | 1970 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5724 cc | 5408 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 195 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 393 Nm | 495 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1629 kg | 2363 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 5540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 3370 mm |