1974 Buick Skylark vs. 2007 Ford F-150
To start off, 2007 Ford F-150 is newer by 33 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, 2007 Ford F-150 (202 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1974 Buick Skylark. (150 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1974 Buick Skylark.
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, 1974 Buick Skylark (366 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford F-150. (353 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1974 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford F-150.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Buick Skylark | 2007 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Skylark | F-150 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 4195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 5700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 3520 mm |
