1960 Ford Zodiac vs. 1959 Riley 4-68
To start off, 1960 Ford Zodiac is newer by 1 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 2,552 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Ford Zodiac is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Ford Zodiac (76 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1959 Riley 4-68. (63 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Ford Zodiac should accelerate faster than 1959 Riley 4-68. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Ford Zodiac weights approximately 99 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.
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, 1960 Ford Zodiac (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Riley 4-68. (115 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1960 Ford Zodiac will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Riley 4-68.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Ford Zodiac | 1959 Riley 4-68 | |
Make | Ford | Riley |
Model | Zodiac | 4-68 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2552 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 8.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1191 kg | 1092 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 45 L |