1996 Buick Riviera vs. 2010 Ford F-150
To start off, 2010 Ford F-150 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford F-150 (248 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1996 Buick Riviera. (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1996 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford F-150 weights approximately 639 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 2010 Ford F-150 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 2010 Ford F-150. 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, 2010 Ford F-150 (398 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Buick Riviera. (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Buick Riviera.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Buick Riviera | 2010 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Riviera | F-150 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3789 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 248 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 398 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 2339 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 5885 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2004 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1887 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 3670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 98 L |
