1968 Buick Riviera vs. 2005 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, 2005 Ford Thunderbird 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 25 more horse power than 2005 Ford Thunderbird. (280 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Thunderbird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 188 kg more than 2005 Ford Thunderbird. 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 257 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Thunderbird. (388 Nm). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Thunderbird.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Buick Riviera | 2005 Ford Thunderbird | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Riviera | Thunderbird |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7050 cc | 3932 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 645 Nm | 388 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.4 mm | 85 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1712 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 68 L |
