1968 Buick Riviera vs. 2011 Ford F-350
To start off, 2011 Ford F-350 is newer by 43 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, 2011 Ford F-350 (385 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1968 Buick Riviera. (305 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 1968 Buick Riviera.
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 97 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford F-350. (548 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford F-350.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Buick Riviera | 2011 Ford F-350 | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | Riviera | F-350 |
Year Released | 1968 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7050 cc | 6200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 305 HP | 385 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 645 Nm | 548 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 6269 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2029 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1961 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3967 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 132 L |