1965 Buick Riviera vs. 1981 Ford Capri
To start off, 1981 Ford Capri is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 6,966 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Buick Riviera (288 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 235 more horse power than 1981 Ford Capri. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Buick Riviera weights approximately 906 kg more than 1981 Ford Capri. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1965 Buick Riviera (603 Nm) has 518 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Capri. (85 Nm). This means 1965 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Capri. 1965 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1981 Ford Capri has manual transmission. 1981 Ford Capri will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1965 Buick Riviera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Buick Riviera | 1981 Ford Capri | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | Riviera | Capri |
Year Released | 1965 | 1981 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6966 cc | 1296 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 288 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 603 Nm | 85 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 104.8 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 101 mm | 66 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1896 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2570 mm |