1959 Riley One-Point-Five vs. 2011 Ford Ka
To start off, 2011 Ford Ka is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Riley One-Point-Five. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Riley One-Point-Five would be higher. At 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Riley One-Point-Five is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Ka (68 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1959 Riley One-Point-Five. (62 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Ka should accelerate faster than 1959 Riley One-Point-Five. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Ka weights approximately 5 kg more than 1959 Riley One-Point-Five. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1959 Riley One-Point-Five 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 1959 Riley One-Point-Five. 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, 1959 Riley One-Point-Five (112 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Ka. (102 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1959 Riley One-Point-Five will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford Ka.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Riley One-Point-Five | 2011 Ford Ka | |
| Make | Riley | Ford |
| Model | One-Point-Five | Ka |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 1242 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 70.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 935 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 3630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2310 mm |
