1979 Ford LTD vs. 1965 Riley 4
To start off, 1979 Ford LTD is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Riley 4 would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Ford LTD is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ford LTD (297 HP) has 230 more horse power than 1965 Riley 4. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford LTD should accelerate faster than 1965 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford LTD weights approximately 642 kg more than 1965 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, 1979 Ford LTD (525 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 404 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Riley 4. (121 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1979 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ford LTD | 1965 Riley 4 | |
| Make | Ford | Riley |
| Model | LTD | 4 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5763 cc | 1620 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 297 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 525 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1148 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2530 mm |
