1968 Buick Riviera vs. 2013 Ford Mustang

To start off, 2013 Ford Mustang 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, 2013 Ford Mustang (653 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 348 more horse power than 1968 Buick Riviera. (305 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1968 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 90 kg more than 2013 Ford Mustang.

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, 2013 Ford Mustang (856 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Buick Riviera. (645 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2013 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Buick Riviera. 1968 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 2013 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 2013 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1968 Buick Riviera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1968 Buick Riviera 2013 Ford Mustang
Make Buick Ford
Model Riviera Mustang
Year Released 1968 2013
Body Type Coupe Convertible
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 7050 cc 5800 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 305 HP 653 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 6500 RPM
Torque 645 Nm 856 Nm
Torque RPM 3200 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 106.2 mm 93 mm
Engine Stroke Size 99.4 mm 105 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic 6-speed manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1900 kg 1810 kg
Vehicle Length 5370 mm 4778 mm
Vehicle Width 2020 mm 2035 mm
Vehicle Height 1370 mm 1425 mm
Wheelbase Size 3030 mm 2720 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 75 L 61 L


 

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