1958 Riley 4 vs. 2003 Lincoln LS
To start off, 2003 Lincoln LS is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Riley 4 would be higher. At 3,934 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Lincoln LS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Lincoln LS (276 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 213 more horse power than 1958 Riley 4. (63 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Lincoln LS should accelerate faster than 1958 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Lincoln LS weights approximately 570 kg more than 1958 Riley 4. 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, 2003 Lincoln LS (388 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 273 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Riley 4. (115 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2003 Lincoln LS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Riley 4. 2003 Lincoln LS has automatic transmission and 1958 Riley 4 has manual transmission. 1958 Riley 4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Lincoln LS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Riley 4 | 2003 Lincoln LS | |
| Make | Riley | Lincoln |
| Model | 4 | LS |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 3934 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 388 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2910 mm |
