1968 Buick Riviera vs. 1996 Ford Indigo
To start off, 1996 Ford Indigo is newer by 28 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, 1996 Ford Indigo (430 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1968 Buick Riviera. (305 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Indigo should accelerate faster than 1968 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 730 kg more than 1996 Ford Indigo.
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 @ 3200 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Ford Indigo. (549 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Ford Indigo. 1968 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1996 Ford Indigo has manual transmission. 1996 Ford Indigo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1968 Buick Riviera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Buick Riviera | 1996 Ford Indigo | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | Riviera | Indigo |
Year Released | 1968 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 7050 cc | 5935 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 305 HP | 430 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 645 Nm | 549 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.4 mm | 79.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 321 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2090 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1010 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2900 mm |