1986 Ferrari 328 GTS vs. 1961 Riley 4
To start off, 1986 Ferrari 328 GTS is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Riley 4 would be higher. At 3,185 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Ferrari 328 GTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Ferrari 328 GTS (270 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 1961 Riley 4. (63 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ferrari 328 GTS should accelerate faster than 1961 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Ferrari 328 GTS weights approximately 133 kg more than 1961 Riley 4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1986 Ferrari 328 GTS (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Riley 4. (115 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1986 Ferrari 328 GTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Ferrari 328 GTS | 1961 Riley 4 | |
Make | Ferrari | Riley |
Model | 328 GTS | 4 |
Year Released | 1986 | 1961 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3185 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 270 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 304 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 7.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 263 km/hour | 126 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1273 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 45 L |