1971 Ford Cortina vs. 1955 Riley RM A
To start off, 1971 Ford Cortina is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Riley RM A. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Riley RM A would be higher. At 1,496 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Riley RM A is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Riley RM A weights approximately 291 kg more than 1971 Ford Cortina.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Ford Cortina | 1955 Riley RM A | |
Make | Ford | Riley |
Model | Cortina | RM A |
Year Released | 1971 | 1955 |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 56 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 1236 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2870 mm |