1968 Buick Riviera vs. 1956 Ford Prefect

To start off, 1968 Buick Riviera is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ford Prefect 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 274 more horse power than 1956 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 1135 kg more than 1956 Ford Prefect. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1968 Buick Riviera (645 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 574 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Prefect. 1968 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1956 Ford Prefect has manual transmission. 1956 Ford Prefect 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.

Compare all specifications:

1968 Buick Riviera 1956 Ford Prefect
Make Buick Ford
Model Riviera Prefect
Year Released 1968 1956
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 7050 cc 1172 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 305 HP 31 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 4500 RPM
Torque 645 Nm 71 Nm
Torque RPM 3200 RPM 2150 RPM
Engine Bore Size 106.2 mm 63.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 99.4 mm 92.5 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1900 kg 765 kg
Vehicle Length 5370 mm 3850 mm
Vehicle Width 2020 mm 1550 mm
Vehicle Height 1370 mm 1500 mm
Wheelbase Size 3030 mm 2220 mm


 

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