1974 Buick Riviera vs. 2013 Lincoln MKX
To start off, 2013 Lincoln MKX is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 7,468 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Lincoln MKX (301 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1974 Buick Riviera. (250 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Lincoln MKX should accelerate faster than 1974 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Buick Riviera weights approximately 31 kg more than 2013 Lincoln MKX.
Because 2013 Lincoln MKX is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1974 Buick Riviera. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Lincoln MKX 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, 1974 Buick Riviera (518 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Lincoln MKX. (380 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1974 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Lincoln MKX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Buick Riviera | 2013 Lincoln MKX | |
| Make | Buick | Lincoln |
| Model | Riviera | MKX |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 518 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 2009 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4742 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2222 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1709 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2824 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 72 L |
