1981 Ford Mustang vs. 1953 Riley RM A
To start off, 1981 Ford Mustang is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Riley RM A. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Riley RM A would be higher. At 2,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Riley RM A weights approximately 50 kg more than 1981 Ford Mustang.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Ford Mustang | 1953 Riley RM A | |
Make | Ford | Riley |
Model | Mustang | RM A |
Year Released | 1981 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2294 cc | 1496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2870 mm |