1968 Buick Riviera vs. 2009 Ford F-150
To start off, 2009 Ford F-150 is newer by 41 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, 2009 Ford F-150 (310 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1968 Buick Riviera. (305 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1968 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 934 kg more than 2009 Ford F-150.
Because 2009 Ford F-150 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, 2009 Ford F-150 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 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford F-150. (495 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford F-150.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Buick Riviera | 2009 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Riviera | F-150 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2009 |
| 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 | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 645 Nm | 495 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 5890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 136 L |
