1968 Buick Riviera vs. 2001 Lincoln LS

To start off, 2001 Lincoln LS 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 95 more horse power than 2001 Lincoln LS. (210 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2001 Lincoln LS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 213 kg more than 2001 Lincoln LS. 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 @ 3200 RPM) has 367 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Lincoln LS. (278 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Lincoln LS.

Compare all specifications:

1968 Buick Riviera 2001 Lincoln LS
Make Buick Lincoln
Model Riviera LS
Year Released 1968 2001
Body Type Coupe Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 7050 cc 2966 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 305 HP 210 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 6500 RPM
Torque 645 Nm 278 Nm
Torque RPM 3200 RPM 4250 RPM
Engine Bore Size 106.2 mm 89 mm
Engine Stroke Size 99.4 mm 79.5 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1900 kg 1687 kg
Vehicle Length 5370 mm 4930 mm
Vehicle Width 2020 mm 1870 mm
Vehicle Height 1370 mm 1460 mm
Wheelbase Size 3030 mm 2910 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 75 L 68 L