1989 Buick Skylark vs. 1970 Ford Falcon

To start off, 1989 Buick Skylark is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Falcon (247 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1989 Buick Skylark. (160 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1989 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Falcon weights approximately 188 kg more than 1989 Buick Skylark. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1970 Ford Falcon 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 Falcon. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 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, 1970 Ford Falcon (482 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Buick Skylark. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Buick Skylark.

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