1975 Ford Escort vs. 1968 Riley 4
To start off, 1975 Ford Escort is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Riley 4 would be higher. At 1,845 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Ford Escort (115 HP) has 48 more horse power than 1968 Riley 4. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1968 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Riley 4 weights approximately 234 kg more than 1975 Ford Escort.
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, 1975 Ford Escort (163 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Riley 4. (121 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1975 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Ford Escort | 1968 Riley 4 | |
| Make | Ford | Riley |
| Model | Escort | 4 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1845 cc | 1622 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.8 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.6 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 914 kg | 1148 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2530 mm |
