1967 Buick Riviera vs. 2008 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2008 Ford Mustang is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 7,048 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Buick Riviera (305 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2008 Ford Mustang. (210 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Buick Riviera weights approximately 823 kg more than 2008 Ford Mustang. 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. 1967 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 2008 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 2008 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1967 Buick Riviera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1967 Buick Riviera | 2008 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | Riviera | Mustang |
Year Released | 1967 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7048 cc | 4006 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 305 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1077 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 61 L |