1984 Ford Escort vs. 1969 Riley Kestrel

To start off, 1984 Ford Escort is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Riley Kestrel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Riley Kestrel would be higher. At 1,608 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Riley Kestrel (64 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1984 Ford Escort. (53 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Riley Kestrel should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Riley Kestrel weights approximately 40 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.

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, 1969 Riley Kestrel (96 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Escort. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1969 Riley Kestrel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Escort.

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