1963 Buick Riviera vs. 2004 Ford E-150
To start off, 2004 Ford E-150 is newer by 41 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 96 more horse power than 2004 Ford E-150. (225 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford E-150. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford E-150 weights approximately 267 kg more than 1963 Buick Riviera.
Let's talk about torque, 1963 Buick Riviera (603 Nm) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford E-150. (388 Nm). This means 1963 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford E-150.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Buick Riviera | 2004 Ford E-150 | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Riviera | E-150 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6571 cc | 4605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 321 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 603 Nm | 388 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.6:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1860 kg | 2127 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 2060 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 132 L |
