1963 Buick Riviera vs. 1995 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1995 Ford Fairlane is newer by 32 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 115 more horse power than 1995 Ford Fairlane. (206 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Buick Riviera weights approximately 280 kg more than 1995 Ford Fairlane. 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 246 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ford Fairlane. (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1963 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ford Fairlane. 1963 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1995 Ford Fairlane has manual transmission. 1995 Ford Fairlane will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1963 Buick Riviera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Buick Riviera | 1995 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | Riviera | Fairlane |
Year Released | 1963 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6571 cc | 3984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 321 HP | 206 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 603 Nm | 357 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 92.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 99.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1860 kg | 1580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2930 mm |