1970 Ford Capri vs. 1956 Riley Pathfinder
To start off, 1970 Ford Capri is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Riley Pathfinder. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Riley Pathfinder would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Capri (138 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1956 Riley Pathfinder. (108 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1956 Riley Pathfinder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Riley Pathfinder weights approximately 433 kg more than 1970 Ford Capri.
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, 1970 Ford Capri (236 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Riley Pathfinder. (183 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Riley Pathfinder.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Capri | 1956 Riley Pathfinder | |
Make | Ford | Riley |
Model | Capri | Pathfinder |
Year Released | 1970 | 1956 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2994 cc | 2443 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 236 Nm | 183 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.7 mm | 80.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.4 mm | 120 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 7.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1103 kg | 1536 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 59 L |