1989 Buick Skylark vs. 1993 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1993 Ford Falcon is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Buick Skylark. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Buick Skylark would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Ford Falcon (268 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1989 Buick Skylark. (160 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1989 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Ford Falcon weights approximately 369 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 1993 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 1993 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, 1993 Ford Falcon (420 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Buick Skylark. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1993 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Buick Skylark. 1989 Buick Skylark has automatic transmission and 1993 Ford Falcon has manual transmission. 1993 Ford Falcon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Buick Skylark will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Buick Skylark | 1993 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | Skylark | Falcon |
Year Released | 1989 | 1993 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3344 cc | 4941 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 268 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 420 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1276 kg | 1645 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2800 mm |