1974 Buick Skylark vs. 2009 Ford F-450
To start off, 2009 Ford F-450 is newer by 35 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 6,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford F-450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford F-450 (326 HP @ 3000 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 1974 Buick Skylark. (150 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-450 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, 2009 Ford F-450 (814 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 448 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Buick Skylark. (366 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Buick Skylark.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Buick Skylark | 2009 Ford F-450 | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | Skylark | F-450 |
Year Released | 1974 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5724 cc | 6400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 326 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 814 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 6670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 2430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 2030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 4390 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 144 L |