1986 Ford Sierra vs. 1957 Riley 2.6
To start off, 1986 Ford Sierra 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, 1986 Ford Sierra (202 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1957 Riley 2.6. (101 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 1957 Riley 2.6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Riley 2.6 weights approximately 460 kg more than 1986 Ford Sierra.
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 Ford Sierra (277 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Riley 2.6. (194 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1986 Ford Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Riley 2.6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Ford Sierra | 1957 Riley 2.6 | |
| Make | Ford | Riley |
| Model | Sierra | 2.6 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 2639 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 277 Nm | 194 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.8 mm | 79.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 150 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1640 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 116 L | 54 L |
