1972 Buick Skylark vs. 1971 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1972 Buick Skylark is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 5,722 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Buick Skylark is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Ford Mustang (251 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1972 Buick Skylark. (150 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1972 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Buick Skylark weights approximately 605 kg more than 1971 Ford Mustang.
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) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Mustang. (146 Nm). This means 1972 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Buick Skylark | 1971 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | Skylark | Mustang |
Year Released | 1972 | 1971 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5722 cc | 4726 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 251 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 146 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2780 mm |