1989 Buick Skylark vs. 2004 Ford Excursion
To start off, 2004 Ford Excursion is newer by 15 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 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Excursion (252 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1989 Buick Skylark. (160 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 1989 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1985 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 2004 Ford Excursion is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Buick Skylark. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Ford Excursion will offer significantly more control. 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, 2004 Ford Excursion (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Buick Skylark. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Buick Skylark.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Buick Skylark | 2004 Ford Excursion | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Skylark | Excursion |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3344 cc | 5407 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 474 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1276 kg | 3261 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 5760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 2050 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 167 L |
