1963 Buick Riviera vs. 2009 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2009 Ford Mustang is newer by 46 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, 2009 Ford Mustang (395 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1963 Buick Riviera. (321 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1963 Buick Riviera.
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 363 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Mustang. (240 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1963 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Buick Riviera | 2009 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | Riviera | Mustang |
Year Released | 1963 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6571 cc | 4600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 321 HP | 395 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 603 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.6:1 | 9.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2740 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 55 L |