1968 Buick Riviera vs. 2000 Ford Equator
To start off, 2000 Ford Equator 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 Equator. (128 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Equator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 692 kg more than 2000 Ford Equator. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 Buick Riviera (645 Nm) has 485 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Equator. (160 Nm). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Equator.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Buick Riviera | 2000 Ford Equator | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Riviera | Equator |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7050 cc | 1787 cc |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 645 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1208 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3260 mm |
