1963 Riley 4 vs. 2012 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2012 Ford Expedition is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Riley 4 would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Expedition (310 HP) has 243 more horse power than 1963 Riley 4. (67 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 1963 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Expedition weights approximately 1503 kg more than 1963 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, 2012 Ford Expedition (494 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 373 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Riley 4. (121 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Riley 4 | 2012 Ford Expedition | |
| Make | Riley | Ford |
| Model | 4 | Expedition |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1622 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 310 HP |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 494 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1148 kg | 2651 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 5621 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 2002 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1974 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 3327 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 127 L |
