1968 Buick Riviera vs. 2012 Ford Escape

To start off, 2012 Ford Escape is newer by 44 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 134 more horse power than 2012 Ford Escape. (171 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford Escape. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 434 kg more than 2012 Ford Escape. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1968 Buick Riviera is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1968 Buick Riviera. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Ford Escape, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 413 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Escape. (232 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Escape.

Compare all specifications:

1968 Buick Riviera 2012 Ford Escape
Make Buick Ford
Model Riviera Escape
Year Released 1968 2012
Body Type Coupe SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 7050 cc 2500 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 305 HP 171 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 645 Nm 232 Nm
Torque RPM 3200 RPM 4500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Automatic 6-speed automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1900 kg 1466 kg
Vehicle Length 5370 mm 4437 mm
Vehicle Width 2020 mm 1806 mm
Vehicle Height 1370 mm 1725 mm
Wheelbase Size 3030 mm 2619 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 75 L 66 L


 

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