1980 Ferrari 512 BB vs. 1969 Riley 4
To start off, 1980 Ferrari 512 BB is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Riley 4 would be higher. At 4,942 cc, 1980 Ferrari 512 BB is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Ferrari 512 BB (355 HP) has 288 more horse power than 1969 Riley 4. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ferrari 512 BB should accelerate faster than 1969 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ferrari 512 BB weights approximately 304 kg more than 1969 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, 1980 Ferrari 512 BB (460 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 339 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Riley 4. (121 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1980 Ferrari 512 BB will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Ferrari 512 BB | 1969 Riley 4 | |
Make | Ferrari | Riley |
Model | 512 BB | 4 |
Year Released | 1980 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1622 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 355 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 460 Nm | 121 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 1148 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 45 L |