1976 Ford Taunus vs. 1958 Riley 4
To start off, 1976 Ford Taunus is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Riley 4 would be higher. At 1,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Taunus (89 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1958 Riley 4. (63 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Taunus should accelerate faster than 1958 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Riley 4 weights approximately 25 kg more than 1976 Ford Taunus.
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, 1976 Ford Taunus (149 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Riley 4. (115 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Taunus | 1958 Riley 4 | |
Make | Ford | Riley |
Model | Taunus | 4 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2530 mm |