1963 Riley Elf vs. 2008 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2008 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Riley Elf. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Riley Elf would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Crown Victoria (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 1963 Riley Elf. (34 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1963 Riley Elf. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 1190 kg more than 1963 Riley Elf. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Ford Crown Victoria 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 2008 Ford Crown Victoria. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1963 Riley Elf, 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, 2008 Ford Crown Victoria (369 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 309 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Riley Elf. (60 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Riley Elf. 2008 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1963 Riley Elf has manual transmission. 1963 Riley Elf will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Riley Elf | 2008 Ford Crown Victoria | |
| Make | Riley | Ford |
| Model | Elf | Crown Victoria |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 847 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 60 Nm | 369 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 650 kg | 1840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3280 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 25 L | 72 L |
