1970 Buick Riviera vs. 2008 Ford Mustang

To start off, 2008 Ford Mustang is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 7,468 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Mustang (315 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1970 Buick Riviera. (265 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1970 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, 1970 Buick Riviera (522 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Mustang. (441 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1970 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Mustang. 1970 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 2008 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 2008 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Buick Riviera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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