1963 Buick Riviera vs. 1988 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1988 Ford Falcon is newer by 25 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 201 more horse power than 1988 Ford Falcon. (120 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Buick Riviera weights approximately 486 kg more than 1988 Ford Falcon. 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 363 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Falcon. (240 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1963 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Buick Riviera | 1988 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | Riviera | Falcon |
Year Released | 1963 | 1988 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6571 cc | 3273 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 321 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 603 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1860 kg | 1374 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2840 mm |