1968 Buick Riviera vs. 1999 Ferrari F399
To start off, 1999 Ferrari F399 is newer by 31 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, 1999 Ferrari F399 (750 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 445 more horse power than 1968 Buick Riviera. (305 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ferrari F399 should accelerate faster than 1968 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 1294 kg more than 1999 Ferrari F399.
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) has 272 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Ferrari F399. (373 Nm). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Ferrari F399.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Buick Riviera | 1999 Ferrari F399 | |
| Make | Buick | Ferrari |
| Model | Riviera | F399 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 7050 cc | 2997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 750 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 8250 RPM |
| Torque | 645 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 1 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 606 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 970 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 110 L |
