1968 Buick Riviera vs. 1955 Ford F
To start off, 1968 Buick Riviera is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Ford F. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Ford F would be higher. At 7,050 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Buick Riviera (305 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 1955 Ford F. (156 HP @ 3000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1955 Ford F. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Ford F weights approximately 140 kg more than 1968 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. 1968 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1955 Ford F has manual transmission. 1955 Ford F will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1968 Buick Riviera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1968 Buick Riviera | 1955 Ford F | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | Riviera | F |
Year Released | 1968 | 1955 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7050 cc | 4458 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 305 HP | 156 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 2040 kg |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3000 mm |