1976 Buick Riviera vs. 1967 Ford Anglia
To start off, 1976 Buick Riviera is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 6,595 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Buick Riviera (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 1967 Ford Anglia. (37 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1967 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick Riviera weights approximately 1028 kg more than 1967 Ford Anglia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1976 Buick Riviera (435 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 365 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ford Anglia. (70 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1976 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Ford Anglia. 1976 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1967 Ford Anglia has manual transmission. 1967 Ford Anglia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Buick Riviera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Buick Riviera | 1967 Ford Anglia | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Riviera | Anglia |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6595 cc | 996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 37 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 70 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1765 kg | 737 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2310 mm |
