1972 Buick Skylark vs. 1989 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1989 Ford Falcon is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Buick Skylark. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Buick Skylark 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 30 more horse power than 1989 Ford Falcon. (120 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Buick Skylark should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Buick Skylark weights approximately 185 kg more than 1989 Ford Falcon. 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 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Falcon. (236 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1972 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Buick Skylark | 1989 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | Skylark | Falcon |
Year Released | 1972 | 1989 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5722 cc | 3157 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 1420 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2800 mm |