1986 Ford Escort vs. 1959 Riley 4-68
To start off, 1986 Ford Escort is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Riley 4-68. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Riley 4-68 would be higher. At 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Riley 4-68 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Riley 4-68 (63 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1986 Ford Escort. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Riley 4-68 should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Riley 4-68 weights approximately 302 kg more than 1986 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1959 Riley 4-68 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 1959 Riley 4-68. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 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, 1959 Riley 4-68 (115 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Escort. (83 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1959 Riley 4-68 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Ford Escort | 1959 Riley 4-68 | |
Make | Ford | Riley |
Model | Escort | 4-68 |
Year Released | 1986 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1117 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 83 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Top Speed | 140 km/hour | 142 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1092 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 45 L |