1971 Buick Riviera vs. 2011 Ford F-450
To start off, 2011 Ford F-450 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-450 (399 HP @ 2800 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1971 Buick Riviera. (311 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford F-450 should accelerate faster than 1971 Buick Riviera.
Because 2011 Ford F-450 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1971 Buick Riviera. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Ford F-450 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, 2011 Ford F-450 (1,085 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 468 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Buick Riviera. (617 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2011 Ford F-450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Buick Riviera.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Buick Riviera | 2011 Ford F-450 | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Riviera | F-450 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 6700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 311 HP | 399 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Torque | 617 Nm | 1085 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 6680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2438 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 2024 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 4379 mm |
