1961 Ferrari 156 vs. 1970 Riley 4
To start off, 1970 Riley 4 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Ferrari 156. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Ferrari 156 would be higher. At 1,622 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Riley 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Ferrari 156 (187 HP @ 9500 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1970 Riley 4. (67 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Ferrari 156 should accelerate faster than 1970 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Riley 4 weights approximately 688 kg more than 1961 Ferrari 156.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Ferrari 156 | 1970 Riley 4 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Riley |
| Model | 156 | 4 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1486 cc | 1622 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 9500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 460 kg | 1148 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 870 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1010 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2530 mm |
