1967 Riley 4 vs. 2011 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2011 Ford Falcon is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Riley 4 would be higher. At 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Falcon (261 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 194 more horse power than 1967 Riley 4. (67 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1967 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Falcon weights approximately 556 kg more than 1967 Riley 4. 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, 2011 Ford Falcon (391 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 271 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Riley 4. (120 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Riley 4 | 2011 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Riley | Ford |
Model | 4 | Falcon |
Year Released | 1967 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1622 cc | 3983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 261 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 120 Nm | 391 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 92.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1148 kg | 1704 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4967 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1868 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1433 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2838 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 68 L |