1970 Buick Skylark vs. 2005 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2005 Lincoln Town Car 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 5,723 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Buick Skylark is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lincoln Town Car (240 HP) has 85 more horse power than 1970 Buick Skylark. (155 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1970 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 132 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 Lincoln Town Car (389 Nm) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Buick Skylark. (366 Nm). This means 2005 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Buick Skylark. 2005 Lincoln Town Car 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. 2005 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Buick Skylark | 2005 Lincoln Town Car | |
Make | Buick | Lincoln |
Model | Skylark | Town Car |
Year Released | 1970 | 2005 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5723 cc | 4605 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 155 HP | 240 HP |
Torque | 366 Nm | 389 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 2002 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5430 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2910 mm |