1968 Buick Riviera vs. 2001 Ford Think Neighbor
To start off, 2001 Ford Think Neighbor is newer by 33 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 175 more horse power than 2001 Ford Think Neighbor. (130 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Think Neighbor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 620 kg more than 2001 Ford Think Neighbor. 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 470 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Think Neighbor. (175 Nm). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Think Neighbor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Buick Riviera | 2001 Ford Think Neighbor | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Riviera | Think Neighbor |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 7050 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | electric |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 645 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Electric |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 2670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1170 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2870 mm |
