1968 Buick Riviera vs. 2013 Ford EDGE
To start off, 2013 Ford EDGE 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 4 more horse power than 2013 Ford EDGE. (301 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2013 Ford EDGE. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford EDGE weights approximately 122 kg more than 1968 Buick Riviera.
Because 2013 Ford EDGE is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 Buick Riviera. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Ford EDGE 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 265 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Ford EDGE. (380 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Ford EDGE.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Buick Riviera | 2013 Ford EDGE | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | Riviera | EDGE |
Year Released | 1968 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7050 cc | 3700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 305 HP | 301 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 645 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.4 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 2022 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4679 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2223 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1702 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2824 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 72 L |