1963 Buick Riviera vs. 2012 Ford Flex
To start off, 2012 Ford Flex is newer by 49 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 59 more horse power than 2012 Ford Flex. (262 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford Flex. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Flex weights approximately 168 kg more than 1963 Buick Riviera.
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, 2012 Ford Flex, 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 267 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Flex. (336 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1963 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Flex.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Buick Riviera | 2012 Ford Flex | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | Riviera | Flex |
Year Released | 1963 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6571 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 321 HP | 262 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 603 Nm | 336 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1860 kg | 2028 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 5126 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1928 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1727 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2995 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 70 L |