1995 Buick Riviera vs. 1969 Ford Corsair
To start off, 1995 Buick Riviera is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Buick Riviera (202 HP) has 143 more horse power than 1969 Ford Corsair. (59 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Buick Riviera weights approximately 815 kg more than 1969 Ford Corsair. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1969 Ford Corsair 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 1969 Ford Corsair. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 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, 1995 Buick Riviera (313 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Corsair. (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1995 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Corsair. 1995 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1969 Ford Corsair has manual transmission. 1969 Ford Corsair will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Buick Riviera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Buick Riviera | 1969 Ford Corsair | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | Riviera | Corsair |
Year Released | 1995 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 202 HP | 59 HP |
Torque | 313 Nm | 101 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 72.7 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1460 mm |