1968 Buick Riviera vs. 1999 Ford F-150
To start off, 1999 Ford F-150 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 177 more horse power than 1999 Ford F-150. (128 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1999 Ford F-150. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 602 kg more than 1999 Ford F-150. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1968 Buick Riviera (645 Nm) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Ford F-150. (393 Nm). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Ford F-150. 1968 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1999 Ford F-150 has manual transmission. 1999 Ford F-150 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1968 Buick Riviera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Buick Riviera | 1999 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Riviera | F-150 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7050 cc | 4604 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 645 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1298 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 5740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 55 L |
