1988 Buick Skylark vs. 2013 Ford Focus
To start off, 2013 Ford Focus is newer by 25 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 3,331 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Buick Skylark is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 158 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford Focus weights approximately 116 kg more than 1988 Buick Skylark.
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, 1988 Buick Skylark (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Ford Focus. (198 Nm @ 4450 RPM). This means 1988 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Ford Focus. 1988 Buick Skylark has automatic transmission and 2013 Ford Focus has manual transmission. 2013 Ford Focus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Buick Skylark will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1988 Buick Skylark | 2013 Ford Focus | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | Skylark | Focus |
Year Released | 1988 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3331 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 198 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4450 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1205 kg | 1321 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4534 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2060 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1466 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2649 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 47 L |