1957 Riley 1.5 vs. 2010 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2010 Ford Expedition is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Riley 1.5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Riley 1.5 would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Expedition (310 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 247 more horse power than 1957 Riley 1.5. (63 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 1957 Riley 1.5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Expedition weights approximately 1591 kg more than 1957 Riley 1.5. 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, 2010 Ford Expedition (494 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 382 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Riley 1.5. (112 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Riley 1.5. 2010 Ford Expedition has automatic transmission and 1957 Riley 1.5 has manual transmission. 1957 Riley 1.5 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Ford Expedition will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Riley 1.5 | 2010 Ford Expedition | |
Make | Riley | Ford |
Model | 1.5 | Expedition |
Year Released | 1957 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1489 cc | 5400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 112 Nm | 494 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 935 kg | 2526 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 5245 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 2002 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1961 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 3023 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 106 L |