1963 Riley One-Point-Five vs. 2012 Ford F-250
To start off, 2012 Ford F-250 is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Riley One-Point-Five. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Riley One-Point-Five would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford F-250 (385 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 323 more horse power than 1963 Riley One-Point-Five. (62 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 1963 Riley One-Point-Five.
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 F-250 (548 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 436 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Riley One-Point-Five. (112 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Riley One-Point-Five.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Riley One-Point-Five | 2012 Ford F-250 | |
| Make | Riley | Ford |
| Model | One-Point-Five | F-250 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 548 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 6269 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 2029 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1966 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 3967 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 25 L | 132 L |
