1984 Ford Escort vs. 1966 Riley Kestrel
To start off, 1984 Ford Escort is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Riley Kestrel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Riley Kestrel would be higher. At 1,608 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 53 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Riley Kestrel weights approximately 15 kg more than 1984 Ford Escort.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1984 Ford Escort (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Riley Kestrel. (83 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Riley Kestrel.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ford Escort | 1966 Riley Kestrel | |
| Make | Ford | Riley |
| Model | Escort | Kestrel |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1966 |
| Engine Size | 1608 cc | 1098 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 83 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 21.5:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2380 mm |
