1964 Ford Zephyr vs. 1954 Riley Pathfinder
To start off, 1964 Ford Zephyr is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Riley Pathfinder. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Riley Pathfinder would be higher. At 2,443 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Riley Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Riley Pathfinder (108 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1964 Ford Zephyr. (72 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Riley Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Riley Pathfinder weights approximately 390 kg more than 1964 Ford Zephyr. 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, 1954 Riley Pathfinder (182 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Zephyr. (129 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1954 Riley Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Ford Zephyr | 1954 Riley Pathfinder | |
Make | Ford | Riley |
Model | Zephyr | Pathfinder |
Year Released | 1964 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1703 cc | 2443 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 129 Nm | 182 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 80.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 120 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 1535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 59 L |