1989 Buick Skylark vs. 2001 Ford Econovan

To start off, 2001 Ford Econovan is newer by 12 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 64 more horse power than 2001 Ford Econovan. (96 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Buick Skylark should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Econovan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Econovan weights approximately 169 kg more than 1989 Buick Skylark.

Because 2001 Ford Econovan 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 2001 Ford Econovan. 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, 1989 Buick Skylark (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Econovan. (155 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1989 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Econovan. 1989 Buick Skylark has automatic transmission and 2001 Ford Econovan has manual transmission. 2001 Ford Econovan 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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