1968 Buick Riviera vs. 2000 Ford Artic

To start off, 2000 Ford Artic is newer by 32 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 2000 Ford Artic. (128 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Artic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 602 kg more than 2000 Ford Artic. 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 320 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Artic. (325 Nm). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Artic.

Compare all specifications:

1968 Buick Riviera 2000 Ford Artic
Make Buick Ford
Model Riviera Artic
Year Released 1968 2000
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 7050 cc 3998 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 305 HP 128 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 6250 RPM
Torque 645 Nm 325 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1900 kg 1298 kg
Vehicle Length 5370 mm 5240 mm
Vehicle Width 2020 mm 1830 mm
Vehicle Height 1370 mm 1790 mm
Wheelbase Size 3030 mm 3200 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 75 L 68 L


 

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