1985 Ford Escort vs. 1971 Riley 4
To start off, 1985 Ford Escort is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Riley 4 would be higher. At 1,622 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Riley 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Ford Escort (132 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1971 Riley 4. (67 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1971 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Riley 4 weights approximately 68 kg more than 1985 Ford Escort.
Because 1971 Riley 4 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 1971 Riley 4. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 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, 1985 Ford Escort (180 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Riley 4. (121 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1985 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Ford Escort | 1971 Riley 4 | |
Make | Ford | Riley |
Model | Escort | 4 |
Year Released | 1985 | 1971 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1622 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 132 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 121 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 76.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 8.3:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1148 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2530 mm |