1973 Buick Skylark vs. 1994 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1994 Ford Falcon is newer by 21 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, 1994 Ford Falcon (205 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1973 Buick Skylark. (150 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1973 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Buick Skylark weights approximately 70 kg more than 1994 Ford Falcon.
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 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Ford Falcon. (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1973 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Ford Falcon. 1994 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1973 Buick Skylark has manual transmission. 1973 Buick Skylark will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1994 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Buick Skylark | 1994 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | Skylark | Falcon |
Year Released | 1973 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5724 cc | 3984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 205 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 357 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 1535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2800 mm |