1988 Buick Skylark vs. 2012 Ford F-450
To start off, 2012 Ford F-450 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Buick Skylark. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Buick Skylark would be higher. At 6,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford F-450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford F-450 (399 HP @ 2800 RPM) has 251 more horse power than 1988 Buick Skylark. (148 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford F-450 should accelerate faster than 1988 Buick Skylark.
Because 2012 Ford F-450 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Buick Skylark. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Ford F-450 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Ford F-450 (1,085 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 868 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Buick Skylark. (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Ford F-450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Buick Skylark.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Buick Skylark | 2012 Ford F-450 | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Skylark | F-450 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2260 cc | 6700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 399 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 1085 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 6680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2438 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 2024 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 4379 mm |
