1971 Buick Skylark vs. 1970 Ford 17
To start off, 1971 Buick Skylark is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford 17. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford 17 would be higher. At 5,724 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Buick Skylark is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Buick Skylark (150 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1970 Ford 17. (59 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Buick Skylark should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford 17. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Buick Skylark weights approximately 530 kg more than 1970 Ford 17. 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, 1971 Buick Skylark (366 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 254 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford 17. (112 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1971 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford 17.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Buick Skylark | 1970 Ford 17 | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Skylark | 17 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 1075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 87 L |
