1986 Ford Capri vs. 1961 Riley 4
To start off, 1986 Ford Capri 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 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Ford Capri (101 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1961 Riley 4. (63 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1961 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Ford Capri weights approximately 42 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, 1961 Riley 4 (115 Nm) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Capri. (95 Nm). This means 1961 Riley 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Ford Capri | 1961 Riley 4 | |
Make | Ford | Riley |
Model | Capri | 4 |
Year Released | 1986 | 1961 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1999 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 95 Nm | 115 Nm |
Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 126 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 | 1140 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 45 L |