1984 Ford Escort vs. 1963 Riley One-Point-Five
To start off, 1984 Ford Escort is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Riley One-Point-Five. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Riley One-Point-Five would be higher. At 1,608 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Riley One-Point-Five (62 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1984 Ford Escort. (53 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Riley One-Point-Five should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Riley One-Point-Five weights approximately 65 kg more than 1984 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1963 Riley One-Point-Five is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1963 Riley One-Point-Five. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Ford Escort, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1963 Riley One-Point-Five (112 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Escort. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1963 Riley One-Point-Five will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ford Escort | 1963 Riley One-Point-Five | |
| Make | Ford | Riley |
| Model | Escort | One-Point-Five |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1608 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 73.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 21.5:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2190 mm |
