1973 Buick Riviera vs. 1999 Ford F-150
To start off, 1999 Ford F-150 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 7,468 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ford F-150 (360 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1973 Buick Riviera. (250 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1973 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Buick Riviera weights approximately 786 kg more than 1999 Ford F-150.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1999 Ford F-150 (597 Nm) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Buick Riviera. (518 Nm). This means 1999 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Buick Riviera.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Buick Riviera | 1999 Ford F-150 | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | Riviera | F-150 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1999 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7468 cc | 5400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 250 HP | 360 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 518 Nm | 597 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 1254 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 5140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 3050 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 70 L |