1952 Riley RM A vs. 1993 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1993 Ford Falcon is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Riley RM A. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Riley RM A would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Ford Falcon weights approximately 410 kg more than 1952 Riley RM A.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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. 1993 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1952 Riley RM A has manual transmission. 1952 Riley RM A will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Riley RM A | 1993 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Riley | Ford |
Model | RM A | Falcon |
Year Released | 1952 | 1993 |
Engine Size | 1496 cc | 4941 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 268 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1235 kg | 1645 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2800 mm |