1968 Buick Riviera vs. 1986 Ford Aerostar
To start off, 1986 Ford Aerostar is newer by 18 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 217 more horse power than 1986 Ford Aerostar. (88 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Aerostar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 490 kg more than 1986 Ford Aerostar. 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 485 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Aerostar. (160 Nm). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Aerostar.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Buick Riviera | 1986 Ford Aerostar | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | Riviera | Aerostar |
Year Released | 1968 | 1986 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7050 cc | 2302 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 305 HP | 88 HP |
Torque | 645 Nm | 160 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.4 mm | 79.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3030 mm |