1976 Buick Riviera vs. 1985 Ford Meteor
To start off, 1985 Ford Meteor is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Buick Riviera 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 100 more horse power than 1985 Ford Meteor. (82 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1985 Ford Meteor.
Because 1976 Buick Riviera is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1976 Buick Riviera. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Ford Meteor, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 312 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ford Meteor. (123 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1976 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ford Meteor.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Buick Riviera | 1985 Ford Meteor | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | Riviera | Meteor |
Year Released | 1976 | 1985 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6595 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 435 Nm | 123 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2410 mm |