1956 Ford Vedette vs. 1964 Riley 4
To start off, 1964 Riley 4 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ford Vedette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ford Vedette would be higher. At 2,158 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 Ford Vedette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Riley 4 (67 HP) has 1 more horse power than 1956 Ford Vedette. (66 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Riley 4 should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Riley 4 weights approximately 27 kg more than 1956 Ford Vedette. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1956 Ford Vedette (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Riley 4. (121 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1956 Ford Vedette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Ford Vedette | 1964 Riley 4 | |
| Make | Ford | Riley |
| Model | Vedette | 4 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2158 cc | 1622 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1152 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2530 mm |
