1971 Buick Riviera vs. 2013 Ford Focus

To start off, 2013 Ford Focus is newer by 42 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) has 170 more horse power than 2013 Ford Focus. (141 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2013 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Buick Riviera weights approximately 393 kg more than 2013 Ford Focus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1971 Buick Riviera is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1971 Buick Riviera. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Ford Focus, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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) has 368 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Ford Focus. (249 Nm). This means 1971 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Ford Focus.

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