1972 Buick Riviera vs. 2006 Ford Freestyle
To start off, 2006 Ford Freestyle is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 7,468 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Buick Riviera (250 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2006 Ford Freestyle. (203 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Freestyle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Freestyle weights approximately 816 kg more than 1972 Buick Riviera.
Because 2006 Ford Freestyle is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1972 Buick Riviera. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Ford Freestyle 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, 1972 Buick Riviera (518 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Freestyle. (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1972 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Freestyle.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Buick Riviera | 2006 Ford Freestyle | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | Riviera | Freestyle |
Year Released | 1972 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7468 cc | 2983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 250 HP | 203 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 518 Nm | 281 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 2856 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 5080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2870 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 72 L |