1987 Buick Skylark vs. 1987 Ford Festiva
To start off, both 1987 Buick Skylark and 1987 Ford Festiva were released in the same year (1987). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,260 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Buick Skylark is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Buick Skylark (148 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1987 Ford Festiva. (62 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Buick Skylark should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Festiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Buick Skylark weights approximately 380 kg more than 1987 Ford Festiva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1987 Buick Skylark (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Festiva. (99 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1987 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Festiva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Buick Skylark | 1987 Ford Festiva | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Skylark | Festiva |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2260 cc | 1324 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 99 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 810 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 3580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2300 mm |
