1968 Buick Riviera vs. 2006 Ford F-250
To start off, 2006 Ford F-250 is newer by 38 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 128 more horse power than 2006 Ford F-250. (177 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford F-250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 184 kg more than 2006 Ford F-250. 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 145 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford F-250. (500 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford F-250. 1968 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 2006 Ford F-250 has manual transmission. 2006 Ford F-250 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1968 Buick Riviera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Buick Riviera | 2006 Ford F-250 | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Riviera | F-250 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7050 cc | 4200 cc |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 645 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.4 mm | 103 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1716 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 5760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 2040 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 144 L |
