1970 Buick Skylark vs. 2012 Lincoln Navigator
To start off, 2012 Lincoln Navigator is newer by 42 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, 2012 Lincoln Navigator (310 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 1970 Buick Skylark. (155 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Lincoln Navigator should accelerate faster than 1970 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Lincoln Navigator weights approximately 872 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, 2012 Lincoln Navigator (494 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Buick Skylark. (366 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2012 Lincoln Navigator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Buick Skylark. 2012 Lincoln Navigator 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. 2012 Lincoln Navigator will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1970 Buick Skylark | 2012 Lincoln Navigator | |
Make | Buick | Lincoln |
Model | Skylark | Navigator |
Year Released | 1970 | 2012 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5723 cc | 5400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 155 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 494 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 2742 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5430 mm | 5672 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 2002 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1984 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3327 mm |