1963 Buick Riviera vs. 1971 Ford Maverick
To start off, 1971 Ford Maverick is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 6,571 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Buick Riviera (321 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 240 more horse power than 1971 Ford Maverick. (81 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Buick Riviera weights approximately 600 kg more than 1971 Ford Maverick. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1963 Buick Riviera (603 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 428 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Maverick. (175 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1963 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Maverick.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Buick Riviera | 1971 Ford Maverick | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Riviera | Maverick |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6571 cc | 2780 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 321 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 603 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1860 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2800 mm |
