1990 Buick Skylark vs. 2005 Ford Focus
To start off, 2005 Ford Focus is newer by 15 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 59 more horse power than 2005 Ford Focus. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Buick Skylark should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Focus 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 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Focus. (200 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1990 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Focus. 1990 Buick Skylark has automatic transmission and 2005 Ford Focus has manual transmission. 2005 Ford Focus 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Buick Skylark | 2005 Ford Focus | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Skylark | Focus |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2259 cc | 1795 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 1298 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 55 L |
