1966 Ford Falcon vs. 1958 Riley 4
To start off, 1966 Ford Falcon is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Riley 4 would be higher. At 2,782 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ford Falcon (106 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1958 Riley 4. (63 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1958 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Riley 4 weights approximately 21 kg more than 1966 Ford Falcon.
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 Ford Falcon (188 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Riley 4. (115 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1966 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Ford Falcon | 1958 Riley 4 | |
Make | Ford | Riley |
Model | Falcon | 4 |
Year Released | 1966 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2782 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 188 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1119 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2530 mm |