1987 Buick Riviera vs. 1985 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 1987 Buick Riviera is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Ford Crown Victoria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Ford Crown Victoria would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Buick Riviera (150 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1985 Ford Crown Victoria. (148 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1985 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 199 kg more than 1987 Buick Riviera.
Because 1985 Ford Crown Victoria 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 1985 Ford Crown Victoria. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 Buick Riviera, 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, 1985 Ford Crown Victoria (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Buick Riviera. (271 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1985 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Buick Riviera.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Buick Riviera | 1985 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | Riviera | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 1987 | 1985 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 366 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1501 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2910 mm |