1989 Buick Skylark vs. 1995 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 1995 Lincoln Continental 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 4,599 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Lincoln Continental (217 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1989 Buick Skylark. (160 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1989 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 474 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.
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, 1995 Lincoln Continental (372 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Buick Skylark. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1995 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Buick Skylark.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Buick Skylark | 1995 Lincoln Continental | |
Make | Buick | Lincoln |
Model | Skylark | Continental |
Year Released | 1989 | 1995 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3344 cc | 4599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 372 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1276 kg | 1750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 5250 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 75 L |