1967 Buick Riviera vs. 2012 Ford F-150
To start off, 2012 Ford F-150 is newer by 45 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 3 more horse power than 2012 Ford F-150. (302 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford F-150. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford F-150 weights approximately 387 kg more than 1967 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.
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1967 Buick Riviera | 2012 Ford F-150 | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | Riviera | F-150 |
Year Released | 1967 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7048 cc | 3700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 305 HP | 302 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 2287 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 5890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2012 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 98 L |