1971 Buick Skylark vs. 1990 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1990 Mercury Cougar is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Buick Skylark. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Buick Skylark would be higher. At 5,724 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Buick Skylark is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 15 kg more than 1971 Buick Skylark.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Buick Skylark | 1990 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Buick | Mercury |
Model | Skylark | Cougar |
Year Released | 1971 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5724 cc | 3800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 1620 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 5090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1860 mm |