1989 Buick Skylark vs. 1995 Ford Escort

To start off, 1995 Ford Escort is newer by 6 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 3,344 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Buick Skylark is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Buick Skylark (160 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1995 Ford Escort. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Buick Skylark should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Buick Skylark weights approximately 184 kg more than 1995 Ford Escort. 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, 1989 Buick Skylark (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ford Escort. (150 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1989 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ford Escort. 1989 Buick Skylark has automatic transmission and 1995 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1995 Ford Escort 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.

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