1970 Buick Skylark vs. 2006 Ford Freestyle
To start off, 2006 Ford Freestyle is newer by 36 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, 2006 Ford Freestyle (203 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1970 Buick Skylark. (155 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Freestyle should accelerate faster than 1970 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Buick Skylark weights approximately 155 kg more than 2006 Ford Freestyle.
Because 2006 Ford Freestyle 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, 2006 Ford Freestyle 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 (366 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Freestyle. (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1970 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Freestyle.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Buick Skylark | 2006 Ford Freestyle | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Skylark | Freestyle |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5723 cc | 2983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 203 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5430 mm | 5080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2870 mm |
