1970 Buick Skylark vs. 2013 Ford Fusion
To start off, 2013 Ford Fusion is newer by 43 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, 2013 Ford Fusion (234 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1970 Buick Skylark. (195 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford Fusion should accelerate faster than 1970 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Buick Skylark weights approximately 69 kg more than 2013 Ford Fusion.
Because 2013 Ford Fusion is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Buick Skylark. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Ford Fusion 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 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Ford Fusion. (339 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1970 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Ford Fusion. 2013 Ford Fusion 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. 2013 Ford Fusion will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1970 Buick Skylark | 2013 Ford Fusion | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | Skylark | Fusion |
Year Released | 1970 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5724 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 195 HP | 234 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 393 Nm | 339 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1629 kg | 1560 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4869 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 2121 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1476 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2850 mm |