1986 Ford Escort vs. 1961 Riley 4
To start off, 1986 Ford Escort 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 1,751 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Riley 4 (63 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1986 Ford Escort. (59 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Riley 4 should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Riley 4 weights approximately 230 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 1961 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 1961 Riley 4. 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, 1961 Riley 4 (115 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Escort. (110 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1961 Riley 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Ford Escort | 1961 Riley 4 | |
Make | Ford | Riley |
Model | Escort | 4 |
Year Released | 1986 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1751 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 21.5:1 | 7.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 151 km/hour | 126 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 45 L |