1971 Buick Riviera vs. 2009 Ford Escape
To start off, 2009 Ford Escape is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Buick Riviera would be higher. In terms of performance, 1971 Buick Riviera (311 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 2009 Ford Escape. (171 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Escape. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Buick Riviera weights approximately 1068 kg more than 2009 Ford Escape. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Ford Escape is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1971 Buick Riviera. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Ford Escape 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, 1971 Buick Riviera (617 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 385 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Escape. (232 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1971 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Escape.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Buick Riviera | 2009 Ford Escape | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | Riviera | Escape |
Year Released | 1971 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 311 HP | 171 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 617 Nm | 232 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 972 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2630 mm |