1973 Buick Skylark vs. 2001 Ford Focus

To start off, 2001 Ford Focus is newer by 28 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 22 more horse power than 2001 Ford Focus. (128 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Buick Skylark should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Buick Skylark weights approximately 355 kg more than 2001 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, 2001 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, 2001 Ford Focus (386 Nm) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Buick Skylark. (366 Nm). This means 2001 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Buick Skylark.

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