1973 Buick Riviera vs. 2009 Ford F-250
To start off, 2009 Ford F-250 is newer by 36 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, 2009 Ford F-250 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1973 Buick Riviera. (250 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 1973 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Buick Riviera weights approximately 1074 kg more than 2009 Ford F-250.
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, 1973 Buick Riviera (518 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford F-250. (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1973 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford F-250. 1973 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 2009 Ford F-250 has manual transmission. 2009 Ford F-250 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Buick Riviera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Buick Riviera | 2009 Ford F-250 | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | Riviera | F-250 |
Year Released | 1973 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7468 cc | 5399 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 250 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 518 Nm | 495 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 5890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 3610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 115 L |