1976 Buick Riviera vs. 2004 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2004 Ford Falcon is newer by 28 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, 2004 Ford Falcon (220 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1976 Buick Riviera. (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1976 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick Riviera weights approximately 250 kg more than 2004 Ford Falcon.
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 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Falcon. (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1976 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Falcon. 1976 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 2004 Ford Falcon has manual transmission. 2004 Ford Falcon 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 | 2004 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Riviera | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6595 cc | 3984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 357 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1765 kg | 1515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2800 mm |
