1981 Ford Capri vs. 1970 Riley 4
To start off, 1981 Ford Capri is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Riley 4 would be higher. At 2,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ford Capri (160 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1970 Riley 4. (67 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1970 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Capri weights approximately 42 kg more than 1970 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, 1981 Ford Capri (220 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Riley 4. (120 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1981 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Ford Capri | 1970 Riley 4 | |
| Make | Ford | Riley |
| Model | Capri | 4 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2790 cc | 1622 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68.5 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 1148 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 45 L |
