1970 Ford Falcon vs. 1958 Riley Two Point Six
To start off, 1970 Ford Falcon is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Riley Two Point Six. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Riley Two Point Six would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Falcon (217 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 1958 Riley Two Point Six. (96 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1958 Riley Two Point Six. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Riley Two Point Six weights approximately 205 kg more than 1970 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, 1970 Ford Falcon (408 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Riley Two Point Six. (183 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Riley Two Point Six.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford Falcon | 1958 Riley Two Point Six | |
| Make | Ford | Riley |
| Model | Falcon | Two Point Six |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2639 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 408 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1435 kg | 1640 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2890 mm |
