1968 Buick Riviera vs. 1992 Ford Escort
To start off, 1992 Ford Escort is newer by 24 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 176 more horse power than 1992 Ford Escort. (129 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1992 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 745 kg more than 1992 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 Buick Riviera (645 Nm) has 483 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Ford Escort. (162 Nm). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Buick Riviera | 1992 Ford Escort | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | Riviera | Escort |
Year Released | 1968 | 1992 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7050 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 305 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 645 Nm | 162 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 80.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.4 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1155 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1350 mm |