1966 Ford Consul vs. 1966 Riley 4
To start off, both 1966 Ford Consul and 1966 Riley 4 were released in the same year (1966). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,622 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Riley 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Riley 4 (67 HP) has 22 more horse power than 1966 Ford Consul. (45 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Riley 4 should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Riley 4 weights approximately 366 kg more than 1966 Ford Consul. 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, 1966 Riley 4 (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Consul. (85 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1966 Riley 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Ford Consul | 1966 Riley 4 | |
Make | Ford | Riley |
Model | Consul | 4 |
Year Released | 1966 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1181 cc | 1622 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 45 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 85 Nm | 122 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.2 mm | 88.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 782 kg | 1148 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 45 L |