1959 Ford Zephyr vs. 1958 Riley 4
To start off, 1959 Ford Zephyr is newer by 1 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 2,552 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Ford Zephyr (76 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1958 Riley 4. (63 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ford Zephyr should accelerate faster than 1958 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 30 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, 1959 Ford Zephyr (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Riley 4. (115 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1959 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ford Zephyr | 1958 Riley 4 | |
Make | Ford | Riley |
Model | Zephyr | 4 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2552 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2530 mm |