1963 Buick Riviera vs. 1999 Ford Contour
To start off, 1999 Ford Contour is newer by 36 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 193 more horse power than 1999 Ford Contour. (128 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1999 Ford Contour. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Buick Riviera weights approximately 618 kg more than 1999 Ford Contour. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1963 Buick Riviera is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1963 Buick Riviera. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Ford Contour, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 1999 Ford Contour. (175 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1963 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Ford Contour. 1963 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1999 Ford Contour has manual transmission. 1999 Ford Contour 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 | 1999 Ford Contour | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | Riviera | Contour |
Year Released | 1963 | 1999 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6571 cc | 1989 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 321 HP | 128 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 603 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.6:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1860 kg | 1242 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2710 mm |