1960 Riley 4 vs. 2000 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2000 Ford Falcon is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Riley 4 would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Falcon (220 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 1960 Riley 4. (63 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1960 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Falcon weights approximately 378 kg more than 1960 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, 2000 Ford Falcon (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 241 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Riley 4. (116 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Riley 4 | 2000 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Riley | Ford |
Model | 4 | Falcon |
Year Released | 1960 | 2000 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1489 cc | 3984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 220 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 116 Nm | 357 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 92.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 99.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1518 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 59 L |