1971 Buick Riviera vs. 2011 Ford F-150
To start off, 2011 Ford F-150 is newer by 40 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. At 7,468 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford F-150 (411 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1971 Buick Riviera. (311 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1971 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford F-150 weights approximately 684 kg more than 1971 Buick Riviera. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Ford F-150 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, 2011 Ford F-150 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 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford F-150. (588 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1971 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford F-150.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Buick Riviera | 2011 Ford F-150 | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | Riviera | F-150 |
Year Released | 1971 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7468 cc | 6200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 311 HP | 411 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 617 Nm | 588 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 2724 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 5603 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2192 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1994 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 3386 mm |