1977 Buick Riviera vs. 1968 Ford Escort
To start off, 1977 Buick Riviera is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford Escort would be higher. At 3,787 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Buick Riviera weights approximately 919 kg more than 1968 Ford Escort.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Buick Riviera | 1968 Ford Escort | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | Riviera | Escort |
Year Released | 1977 | 1968 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3787 cc | 1298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 64 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 871 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2400 mm |