1968 Buick Riviera vs. 2006 Ford F-350
To start off, 2006 Ford F-350 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, 2006 Ford F-350 (362 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1968 Buick Riviera. (305 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 1968 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 692 kg more than 2006 Ford F-350.
Because 2006 Ford F-350 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 Buick Riviera. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Ford F-350 will offer significantly more control. 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 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford F-350. (621 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford F-350.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Buick Riviera | 2006 Ford F-350 | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Riviera | F-350 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7050 cc | 6801 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 362 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 645 Nm | 621 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.4 mm | 106 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1208 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 6240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3970 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 110 L |
