1987 Buick Riviera vs. 2007 Ford E-350
To start off, 2007 Ford E-350 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ford E-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford E-350 (255 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1987 Buick Riviera. (150 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford E-350 should accelerate faster than 1987 Buick Riviera.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Ford E-350 (476 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Buick Riviera. (271 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Ford E-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Buick Riviera.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Buick Riviera | 2007 Ford E-350 | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Riviera | E-350 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 5408 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 476 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 12 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 2120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3510 mm |
