1974 Buick Skylark vs. 1989 Ferrari Mythos
To start off, 1989 Ferrari Mythos is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Buick Skylark. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Buick Skylark would be higher. At 5,724 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Buick Skylark is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ferrari Mythos (376 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 226 more horse power than 1974 Buick Skylark. (150 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ferrari Mythos should accelerate faster than 1974 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Buick Skylark weights approximately 355 kg more than 1989 Ferrari Mythos.
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, 1989 Ferrari Mythos (480 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Buick Skylark. (366 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1989 Ferrari Mythos will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Buick Skylark.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Buick Skylark | 1989 Ferrari Mythos | |
| Make | Buick | Ferrari |
| Model | Skylark | Mythos |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 376 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 480 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 2100 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 96 L |
