1968 Buick Riviera vs. 2005 Ford F-350
To start off, 2005 Ford F-350 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 5 more horse power than 2005 Ford F-350. (300 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford F-350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford F-350 weights approximately 685 kg more than 1968 Buick Riviera.
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 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford F-350. (495 Nm). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford F-350.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Buick Riviera | 2005 Ford F-350 | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | Riviera | F-350 |
Year Released | 1968 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7050 cc | 5408 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 305 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 645 Nm | 495 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.4 mm | 106 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 2585 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 5760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3490 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 144 L |