1980 Buick Skyhawk vs. 1975 Ford LTD
To start off, 1980 Buick Skyhawk is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ford LTD. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ford LTD would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Ford LTD is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford LTD weights approximately 545 kg more than 1980 Buick Skyhawk.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Buick Skyhawk | 1975 Ford LTD | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Skyhawk | LTD |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3789 cc | 5763 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1335 kg | 1880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 3080 mm |
