1982 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1966 Riley 4
To start off, 1982 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Riley 4 would be higher. At 4,185 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ford Crown Victoria (118 HP) has 51 more horse power than 1966 Riley 4. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1966 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 482 kg more than 1966 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, 1982 Ford Crown Victoria (262 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Riley 4. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1982 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Ford Crown Victoria | 1966 Riley 4 | |
Make | Ford | Riley |
Model | Crown Victoria | 4 |
Year Released | 1982 | 1966 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4185 cc | 1622 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 262 Nm | 122 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1148 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2530 mm |