1963 Buick Riviera vs. 2013 Ford Escape
To start off, 2013 Ford Escape is newer by 50 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 84 more horse power than 2013 Ford Escape. (237 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2013 Ford Escape. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Buick Riviera weights approximately 164 kg more than 2013 Ford Escape. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Ford Escape is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1963 Buick Riviera. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Ford Escape will offer significantly more control. 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 237 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Ford Escape. (366 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1963 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Ford Escape.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Buick Riviera | 2013 Ford Escape | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | Riviera | Escape |
Year Released | 1963 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6571 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 321 HP | 237 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 603 Nm | 366 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.6:1 | 9.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1860 kg | 1696 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4524 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 2078 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1684 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 57 L |