1972 Buick Skylark vs. 1970 Ford Maverick
To start off, 1972 Buick Skylark is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Maverick. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Maverick would be higher. At 5,722 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Buick Skylark is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Buick Skylark (150 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1970 Ford Maverick. (143 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Buick Skylark should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Buick Skylark weights approximately 180 kg more than 1970 Ford Maverick. 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, 1972 Buick Skylark (366 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Maverick. (335 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1972 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Maverick.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Buick Skylark | 1970 Ford Maverick | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | Skylark | Maverick |
Year Released | 1972 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5722 cc | 4943 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 335 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 1425 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2800 mm |