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 90 more horse power than 1995 Ford Explorer. (215 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Explorer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Explorer weights approximately 104 kg more than 1968 Buick Riviera.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 Buick Riviera (645 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 246 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ford Explorer. (399 Nm @ 3500 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 | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 305 HP | 215 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 645 Nm | 399 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.4 mm | 76.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 2004 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 |