1984 Ford GT vs. 1966 Riley 4
To start off, 1984 Ford GT is newer by 18 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 2,299 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford GT (130 HP) has 63 more horse power than 1966 Riley 4. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford GT should accelerate faster than 1966 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Riley 4 weights approximately 18 kg more than 1984 Ford GT.
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, 1984 Ford GT (203 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Riley 4. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1984 Ford GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ford GT | 1966 Riley 4 | |
Make | Ford | Riley |
Model | GT | 4 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1966 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2299 cc | 1622 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 203 Nm | 122 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 1148 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2530 mm |