1996 Buick Riviera vs. 1979 Ford LTD
To start off, 1996 Buick Riviera is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford LTD. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford LTD would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Ford LTD is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ford LTD (297 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1996 Buick Riviera. (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford LTD should accelerate faster than 1996 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford LTD weights approximately 90 kg more than 1996 Buick Riviera. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1979 Ford LTD 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 1979 Ford LTD. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 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, 1979 Ford LTD (525 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Buick Riviera. (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1979 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Buick Riviera.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Buick Riviera | 1979 Ford LTD | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | Riviera | LTD |
Year Released | 1996 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3789 cc | 5763 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 202 HP | 297 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 312 Nm | 525 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 5370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 3080 mm |