1980 Buick Skyhawk vs. 2012 Ford F-150
To start off, 2012 Ford F-150 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Buick Skyhawk. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Buick Skyhawk would be higher. At 3,789 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Buick Skyhawk is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford F-150 weights approximately 991 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.
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1980 Buick Skyhawk | 2012 Ford F-150 | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | Skyhawk | F-150 |
Year Released | 1980 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3789 cc | 3700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 302 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1335 kg | 2326 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 5890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 2012 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 3670 mm |