1963 Buick Riviera vs. 2001 Ford Mondeo
To start off, 2001 Ford Mondeo is newer by 38 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 2001 Ford Mondeo. (128 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Mondeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Buick Riviera weights approximately 445 kg more than 2001 Ford Mondeo. 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, 2001 Ford Mondeo, 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 406 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Mondeo. (197 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1963 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Mondeo. 1963 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 2001 Ford Mondeo has manual transmission. 2001 Ford Mondeo 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 | 2001 Ford Mondeo | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | Riviera | Mondeo |
Year Released | 1963 | 2001 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6571 cc | 1753 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 | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 603 Nm | 197 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 83.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.6:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1860 kg | 1415 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 45 L |