1990 Buick Skylark vs. 1971 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 1990 Buick Skylark is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 2,471 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Buick Skylark is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Buick Skylark (110 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1971 Ford Zephyr. (81 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Buick Skylark should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 55 kg more than 1990 Buick Skylark.
Because 1971 Ford Zephyr 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 1971 Ford Zephyr. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 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, 1990 Buick Skylark (183 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Zephyr. (153 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1990 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Buick Skylark | 1971 Ford Zephyr | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Skylark | Zephyr |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2471 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 93.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 72.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1195 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2930 mm |
