1984 Ford Sierra vs. 1960 Riley 4
To start off, 1984 Ford Sierra is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Riley 4 would be higher. At 2,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford Sierra (114 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1960 Riley 4. (63 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 1960 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Riley 4 weights approximately 25 kg more than 1984 Ford Sierra.
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 Sierra (176 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Riley 4. (116 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ford Sierra | 1960 Riley 4 | |
| Make | Ford | Riley |
| Model | Sierra | 4 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2294 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 60.1 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 45 L |
