1959 Ford Zephyr vs. 1966 Riley 4
To start off, 1966 Riley 4 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ford Zephyr 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) has 9 more horse power than 1966 Riley 4. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ford Zephyr should accelerate faster than 1966 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 22 kg more than 1966 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 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Riley 4. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1959 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ford Zephyr | 1966 Riley 4 | |
Make | Ford | Riley |
Model | Zephyr | 4 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2552 cc | 1622 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 187 Nm | 122 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1148 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2530 mm |