1965 Buick Riviera vs. 2008 Ford Territory
To start off, 2008 Ford Territory is newer by 43 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Territory weights approximately 120 kg more than 1965 Buick Riviera.
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 223 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Territory. (380 Nm). This means 1965 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Territory.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Buick Riviera | 2008 Ford Territory | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | Riviera | Territory |
Year Released | 1965 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6966 cc | 3984 cc |
Horse Power | 288 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 603 Nm | 380 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 104.8 mm | 92.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 101 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 9.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1896 kg | 2016 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 76 L |