1987 Ford Festiva vs. 1960 Riley 4
To start off, 1987 Ford Festiva is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Riley 4 would be higher. At 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Riley 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Riley 4 (63 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1987 Ford Festiva. (57 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Riley 4 should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Festiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Riley 4 weights approximately 360 kg more than 1987 Ford Festiva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1960 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 1960 Riley 4. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 Ford Festiva, 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, 1960 Riley 4 (116 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Festiva. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1960 Riley 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Festiva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Ford Festiva | 1960 Riley 4 | |
| Make | Ford | Riley |
| Model | Festiva | 4 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1324 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74.1 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2530 mm |
