1986 Buick Skylark vs. 1970 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1986 Buick Skylark is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 2,474 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Buick Skylark is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Cortina (97 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1986 Buick Skylark. (89 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1986 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Buick Skylark weights approximately 168 kg more than 1970 Ford Cortina.
Because 1970 Ford Cortina is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1970 Ford Cortina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 Buick Skylark, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1986 Buick Skylark (179 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Cortina. (151 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1986 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Cortina. 1986 Buick Skylark has automatic transmission and 1970 Ford Cortina has manual transmission. 1970 Ford Cortina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Buick Skylark will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1986 Buick Skylark | 1970 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | Skylark | Cortina |
Year Released | 1986 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2474 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 179 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1002 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2590 mm |