1976 Ford Cortina vs. 1963 Riley One-Point-Five
To start off, 1976 Ford Cortina is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Riley One-Point-Five. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Riley One-Point-Five would be higher. At 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Riley One-Point-Five is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Riley One-Point-Five (62 HP) has 8 more horse power than 1976 Ford Cortina. (54 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Riley One-Point-Five should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Cortina weights approximately 65 kg more than 1963 Riley One-Point-Five.
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, 1963 Riley One-Point-Five (112 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Cortina. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1963 Riley One-Point-Five will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ford Cortina | 1963 Riley One-Point-Five | |
| Make | Ford | Riley |
| Model | Cortina | One-Point-Five |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 54 HP | 62 HP |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.1 mm | 73.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 25 L |
