1965 Buick Riviera vs. 2004 Ford Transit Connect
To start off, 2004 Ford Transit Connect is newer by 39 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 174 more horse power than 2004 Ford Transit Connect. (114 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Transit Connect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Buick Riviera weights approximately 612 kg more than 2004 Ford Transit Connect. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1965 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 1965 Buick Riviera. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Ford Transit Connect, 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, 1965 Buick Riviera (603 Nm) has 443 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Transit Connect. (160 Nm). This means 1965 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Transit Connect.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Buick Riviera | 2004 Ford Transit Connect | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | Riviera | Transit Connect |
Year Released | 1965 | 2004 |
Body Type | Coupe | Panel Van |
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 | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 603 Nm | 160 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 104.8 mm | 80.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 101 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1896 kg | 1284 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2670 mm |