1968 Buick Riviera vs. 2010 Ford F-250
To start off, 2010 Ford F-250 is newer by 42 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 2010 Ford F-250. (300 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford F-250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford F-250 weights approximately 1098 kg more than 1968 Buick Riviera.
Because 2010 Ford F-250 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, 2010 Ford F-250 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 151 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford F-250. (494 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford F-250.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Buick Riviera | 2010 Ford F-250 | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Riviera | F-250 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7050 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 645 Nm | 494 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 2998 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 6253 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2029 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 2029 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3967 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 115 L |
