1973 Buick Skylark vs. 1978 Ford Capri
To start off, 1978 Ford Capri is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Buick Skylark. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Buick Skylark would be higher. At 5,724 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Buick Skylark is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Buick Skylark (150 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1978 Ford Capri. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Buick Skylark should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Buick Skylark weights approximately 615 kg more than 1978 Ford Capri. 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, 1973 Buick Skylark (366 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 275 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Capri. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1973 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Buick Skylark | 1978 Ford Capri | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Skylark | Capri |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 1297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 91 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2570 mm |
