1968 Buick Riviera vs. 2006 Ford Mustang

To start off, 2006 Ford Mustang 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 5 more horse power than 2006 Ford Mustang. (300 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 422 kg more than 2006 Ford Mustang. 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 211 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Mustang. (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Mustang.

Compare all specifications:

1968 Buick Riviera 2006 Ford Mustang
Make Buick Ford
Model Riviera Mustang
Year Released 1968 2006
Body Type Coupe Coupe
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 300 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 5750 RPM
Torque 645 Nm 434 Nm
Torque RPM 3200 RPM 4500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 106.2 mm 90.2 mm
Engine Stroke Size 99.4 mm 90 mm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 4 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1900 kg 1478 kg
Vehicle Length 5370 mm 4770 mm
Vehicle Width 2020 mm 1890 mm
Vehicle Height 1370 mm 1390 mm
Wheelbase Size 3030 mm 2730 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 75 L 61 L


 

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