1972 Buick Skylark vs. 2006 Ford Focus
To start off, 2006 Ford Focus is newer by 34 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 14 more horse power than 2006 Ford Focus. (136 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Buick Skylark should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Focus weights approximately 1257 kg more than 1972 Buick Skylark.
Because 1972 Buick Skylark is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1972 Buick Skylark. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Ford Focus, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 186 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Focus. (180 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1972 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Buick Skylark | 2006 Ford Focus | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Skylark | Focus |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5722 cc | 1983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 136 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 2862 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 53 L |
