1958 Riley 4 vs. 2011 Ford Ka
To start off, 2011 Ford Ka is newer by 53 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 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Riley 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Ka (74 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1958 Riley 4. (63 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Ka should accelerate faster than 1958 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Riley 4 weights approximately 85 kg more than 2011 Ford Ka.
Because 1958 Riley 4 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 1958 Riley 4. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Ford Ka, 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, 2011 Ford Ka (145 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Riley 4. (115 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Ka will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Riley 4 | 2011 Ford Ka | |
| Make | Riley | Ford |
| Model | 4 | Ka |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 1247 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1055 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 3630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2310 mm |
