1976 Ford Torino vs. 1961 Riley 4
To start off, 1976 Ford Torino is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Riley 4 would be higher. At 4,090 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Ford Torino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Torino (95 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1961 Riley 4. (63 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Torino should accelerate faster than 1961 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Torino weights approximately 510 kg more than 1961 Riley 4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Torino (245 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Riley 4. (115 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Torino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Torino | 1961 Riley 4 | |
Make | Ford | Riley |
Model | Torino | 4 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4090 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 7.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 45 L |