1981 Ford Taunus vs. 1968 Riley 4
To start off, 1981 Ford Taunus is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Riley 4 would be higher. At 1,622 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Riley 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Riley 4 (67 HP) has 10 more horse power than 1981 Ford Taunus. (57 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Riley 4 should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Riley 4 weights approximately 128 kg more than 1981 Ford Taunus. 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, 1968 Riley 4 (121 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Taunus. (92 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1968 Riley 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Ford Taunus | 1968 Riley 4 | |
Make | Ford | Riley |
Model | Taunus | 4 |
Year Released | 1981 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1294 cc | 1622 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 92 Nm | 121 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 88.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1148 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2530 mm |