1959 Riley 4-68 vs. 2013 Jaguar F-TYPE
To start off, 2013 Jaguar F-TYPE is newer by 54 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Riley 4-68. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Riley 4-68 would be higher. At 2,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Jaguar F-TYPE is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Jaguar F-TYPE (335 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 272 more horse power than 1959 Riley 4-68. (63 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Jaguar F-TYPE should accelerate faster than 1959 Riley 4-68. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Jaguar F-TYPE weights approximately 788 kg more than 1959 Riley 4-68. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Jaguar F-TYPE is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Riley 4-68. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Jaguar F-TYPE will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 Jaguar F-TYPE (450 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 335 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Riley 4-68. (115 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2013 Jaguar F-TYPE will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Riley 4-68.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Riley 4-68 | 2013 Jaguar F-TYPE | |
| Make | Riley | Jaguar |
| Model | 4-68 | F-TYPE |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | W |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 142 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1092 kg | 1880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4961 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 2053 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2909 mm |
