1968 Buick Riviera vs. 1996 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1996 Ford Mustang 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, 1968 Buick Riviera (305 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1996 Ford Mustang. (212 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1996 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 430 kg more than 1996 Ford Mustang. 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.
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1968 Buick Riviera | 1996 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | Riviera | Mustang |
Year Released | 1968 | 1996 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
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 | 212 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2580 mm |