1968 Buick Riviera vs. 1999 Ford Econoline
To start off, 1999 Ford Econoline 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, 1968 Buick Riviera (305 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1999 Ford Econoline. (302 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1999 Ford Econoline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Ford Econoline weights approximately 515 kg more than 1968 Buick Riviera.
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 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Ford Econoline. (569 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Ford Econoline.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Buick Riviera | 1999 Ford Econoline | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | Riviera | Econoline |
Year Released | 1968 | 1999 |
Body Type | Coupe | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7050 cc | 6801 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 305 HP | 302 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 645 Nm | 569 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.4 mm | 106 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 2415 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 2060 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3510 mm |