1968 Buick Riviera vs. 1997 Ford F-250
To start off, 1997 Ford F-250 is newer by 29 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, 1997 Ford F-250 (306 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1968 Buick Riviera. (305 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 1968 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford F-250 weights approximately 480 kg more than 1968 Buick Riviera. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1997 Ford F-250 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 Buick Riviera. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Ford F-250 will offer significantly more control. 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 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Ford F-250. (575 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Ford F-250.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Buick Riviera | 1997 Ford F-250 | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | Riviera | F-250 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1997 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7050 cc | 6800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 305 HP | 306 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 645 Nm | 575 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 2380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 5760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1940 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3490 mm |