1973 Buick Skylark vs. 1998 Ford Focus
To start off, 1998 Ford Focus is newer by 25 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 19 more horse power than 1998 Ford Focus. (131 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Buick Skylark should accelerate faster than 1998 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Buick Skylark weights approximately 413 kg more than 1998 Ford Focus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1973 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 1973 Buick Skylark. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 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, 1973 Buick Skylark (366 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ford Focus. (174 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1973 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Buick Skylark | 1998 Ford Focus | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Skylark | Focus |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 1753 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 1192 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 53 L |
