1963 Buick Riviera vs. 2008 Ford Ka
To start off, 2008 Ford Ka is newer by 45 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Buick Riviera weights approximately 973 kg more than 2008 Ford Ka.
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, 2008 Ford Ka, 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 497 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Ka. (106 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1963 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Ka. 1963 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 2008 Ford Ka has manual transmission. 2008 Ford Ka 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 | 2008 Ford Ka | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Riviera | Ka |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6571 cc | 1297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 321 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 603 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 74.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 75.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.6:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1860 kg | 887 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 3630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 40 L |
