1965 Buick Riviera vs. 1992 Ford Escort
To start off, 1992 Ford Escort is newer by 27 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 159 more horse power than 1992 Ford Escort. (129 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1992 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Buick Riviera weights approximately 741 kg more than 1992 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1965 Buick Riviera (603 Nm) has 441 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Ford Escort. (162 Nm). This means 1965 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Buick Riviera | 1992 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Riviera | Escort |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6966 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 288 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 603 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.8 mm | 80.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 101 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1896 kg | 1155 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1350 mm |
