1990 Buick Skylark vs. 2006 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2006 Ford Expedition is newer by 16 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 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Expedition (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 1990 Buick Skylark. (148 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 1990 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Expedition weights approximately 525 kg more than 1990 Buick Skylark. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Ford Expedition is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Buick Skylark. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Ford Expedition 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, 2006 Ford Expedition (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 278 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Buick Skylark. (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Buick Skylark.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Buick Skylark | 2006 Ford Expedition | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Skylark | Expedition |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2259 cc | 5408 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 495 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 9 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 1715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 106 L |
