1959 Riley 4 vs. 2010 Ford Kuga
To start off, 2010 Ford Kuga is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Riley 4 would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Ford Kuga is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Kuga (134 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1959 Riley 4. (63 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Kuga should accelerate faster than 1959 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Kuga weights approximately 400 kg more than 1959 Riley 4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Ford Kuga is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Riley 4. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Ford Kuga 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, 2010 Ford Kuga (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Riley 4. (115 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Kuga will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Riley 4 | 2010 Ford Kuga | |
Make | Riley | Ford |
Model | 4 | Kuga |
Year Released | 1959 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1487 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 115 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 142 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1720 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 53 L |