1957 Riley Pathfinder vs. 1993 Ford Aspire
To start off, 1993 Ford Aspire is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Riley Pathfinder. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Riley Pathfinder would be higher. At 2,442 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Riley Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Riley Pathfinder (108 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1993 Ford Aspire. (63 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Riley Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 1993 Ford Aspire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Riley Pathfinder weights approximately 605 kg more than 1993 Ford Aspire. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1957 Riley Pathfinder 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 1957 Riley Pathfinder. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Ford Aspire, 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, 1957 Riley Pathfinder (183 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Ford Aspire. (100 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1957 Riley Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Ford Aspire.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Riley Pathfinder | 1993 Ford Aspire | |
| Make | Riley | Ford |
| Model | Pathfinder | Aspire |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2442 cc | 1297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.5 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 120 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.3:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1535 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 37 L |
