1973 Buick Riviera vs. 2005 Ford E-150
To start off, 2005 Ford E-150 is newer by 32 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, 1973 Buick Riviera (250 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2005 Ford E-150. (225 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford E-150. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford E-150 weights approximately 343 kg more than 1973 Buick Riviera.
Let's talk about torque, 1973 Buick Riviera (518 Nm) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford E-150. (373 Nm). This means 1973 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford E-150.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Buick Riviera | 2005 Ford E-150 | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Riviera | E-150 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 4605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 518 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 2383 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 2060 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 3510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 132 L |
