1968 Buick Riviera vs. 1979 Ford Ranchero
To start off, 1979 Ford Ranchero is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Buick Riviera 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 197 more horse power than 1979 Ford Ranchero. (108 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Ranchero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 975 kg more than 1979 Ford Ranchero. 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) has 475 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Ranchero. (170 Nm). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Ranchero.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Buick Riviera | 1979 Ford Ranchero | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | Riviera | Ranchero |
Year Released | 1968 | 1979 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7050 cc | 1992 cc |
Horse Power | 305 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 645 Nm | 170 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 925 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2300 mm |