1968 Buick Riviera vs. 1984 Ford Escort
To start off, 1984 Ford Escort is newer by 16 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) has 227 more horse power than 1984 Ford Escort. (78 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Escort.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 Buick Riviera (645 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 517 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Escort. (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Buick Riviera | 1984 Ford Escort | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | Riviera | Escort |
Year Released | 1968 | 1984 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7050 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 305 HP | 78 HP |
Torque | 645 Nm | 128 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.4 mm | 79.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2410 mm |