1968 Buick Riviera vs. 2013 Ford E-Series
To start off, 2013 Ford E-Series is newer by 45 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 53 more horse power than 2013 Ford E-Series. (252 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2013 Ford E-Series. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford E-Series weights approximately 930 kg more 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 171 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Ford E-Series. (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Ford E-Series.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Buick Riviera | 2013 Ford E-Series | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Riviera | E-Series |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Van |
| 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 | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 645 Nm | 474 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.4 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 12 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 2830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 5504 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 2111 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3505 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 150 L |
