1968 Buick Riviera vs. 2005 Ford E-150
To start off, 2005 Ford E-150 is newer by 37 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 80 more horse power than 2005 Ford E-150. (225 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford E-150. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford E-150 weights approximately 483 kg more than 1968 Buick Riviera.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 Buick Riviera (645 Nm) has 272 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford E-150. (373 Nm). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford E-150.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Buick Riviera | 2005 Ford E-150 | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Riviera | E-150 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7050 cc | 4605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 645 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.4 mm | 90 mm |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 2383 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 2060 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 132 L |
