1968 Buick Riviera vs. 1995 Ford Explorer
To start off, 1995 Ford Explorer is newer by 27 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 145 more horse power than 1995 Ford Explorer. (160 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Explorer.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 Buick Riviera (645 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 334 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ford Explorer. (311 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ford Explorer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Buick Riviera | 1995 Ford Explorer | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Riviera | Explorer |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7050 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 645 Nm | 311 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2840 mm |
