1981 Ford Falcon vs. 1958 Riley Two Point Six
To start off, 1981 Ford Falcon is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Riley Two Point Six. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Riley Two Point Six would be higher. At 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ford Falcon (109 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1958 Riley Two Point Six. (96 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1958 Riley Two Point Six. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Riley Two Point Six weights approximately 270 kg more than 1981 Ford Falcon.
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 Falcon (228 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Riley Two Point Six. (183 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1981 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Riley Two Point Six.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Ford Falcon | 1958 Riley Two Point Six | |
Make | Ford | Riley |
Model | Falcon | Two Point Six |
Year Released | 1981 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3273 cc | 2639 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 228 Nm | 183 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1640 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2890 mm |