1970 Buick Riviera vs. 1965 Ford Corsair
To start off, 1970 Buick Riviera is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 7,468 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Buick Riviera (265 HP) has 199 more horse power than 1965 Ford Corsair. (66 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1965 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Buick Riviera weights approximately 1006 kg more than 1965 Ford Corsair. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1970 Buick Riviera (522 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 408 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ford Corsair. (114 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Buick Riviera | 1965 Ford Corsair | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | Riviera | Corsair |
Year Released | 1970 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7468 cc | 1663 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 265 HP | 66 HP |
Torque | 522 Nm | 114 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1986 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2570 mm |