1990 Buick Skylark vs. 1998 Ford Libre

To start off, 1998 Ford Libre is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Buick Skylark. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Buick Skylark would be higher. At 2,259 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Buick Skylark is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Buick Skylark (148 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1998 Ford Libre. (74 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Buick Skylark should accelerate faster than 1998 Ford Libre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ford Libre weights approximately 108 kg more than 1990 Buick Skylark.

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, 1990 Buick Skylark (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ford Libre. (112 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1990 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Ford Libre. 1990 Buick Skylark has automatic transmission and 1998 Ford Libre has manual transmission. 1998 Ford Libre will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Buick Skylark will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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