1968 Buick Riviera vs. 1997 Ford Maverick
To start off, 1997 Ford Maverick 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, 1968 Buick Riviera (305 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 189 more horse power than 1997 Ford Maverick. (116 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1997 Ford Maverick.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 Buick Riviera (645 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 448 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Ford Maverick. (197 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Ford Maverick.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Buick Riviera | 1997 Ford Maverick | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Riviera | Maverick |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7050 cc | 2388 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 645 Nm | 197 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1860 mm |
