1986 Ford Capri vs. 1957 Riley 2.6
To start off, 1986 Ford Capri is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Riley 2.6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Riley 2.6 would be higher. At 2,639 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Riley 2.6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 101 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Riley 2.6 weights approximately 458 kg more than 1986 Ford Capri.
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, 1957 Riley 2.6 (194 Nm) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Capri. (95 Nm). This means 1957 Riley 2.6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Ford Capri | 1957 Riley 2.6 | |
| Make | Ford | Riley |
| Model | Capri | 2.6 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1999 cc | 2639 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 95 Nm | 194 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 79.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.1 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 150 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1182 kg | 1640 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 54 L |
