1997 Buick Riviera vs. 2006 Ford E-150
To start off, 2006 Ford E-150 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford E-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford E-150 (226 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1997 Buick Riviera. (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford E-150 should accelerate faster than 1997 Buick Riviera.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Ford E-150 (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Buick Riviera. (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Ford E-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Buick Riviera.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Buick Riviera | 2006 Ford E-150 | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Riviera | E-150 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 4605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 226 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 388 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 2060 mm |
