1970 Buick Skylark vs. 2009 Ford Explorer
To start off, 2009 Ford Explorer is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Buick Skylark. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Buick Skylark would be higher. At 5,724 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Buick Skylark is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Explorer (292 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1970 Buick Skylark. (195 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Explorer should accelerate faster than 1970 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Buick Skylark weights approximately 663 kg more than 2009 Ford Explorer.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2009 Ford Explorer (427 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Buick Skylark. (393 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Explorer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Buick Skylark. 2009 Ford Explorer has automatic transmission and 1970 Buick Skylark has manual transmission. 1970 Buick Skylark will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Ford Explorer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1970 Buick Skylark | 2009 Ford Explorer | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | Skylark | Explorer |
Year Released | 1970 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5724 cc | 4606 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 195 HP | 292 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 393 Nm | 427 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1629 kg | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1830 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2890 mm |