1988 Ford Sierra vs. 1967 Riley 4
To start off, 1988 Ford Sierra is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Riley 4 would be higher. At 1,622 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Riley 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ford Sierra (74 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1967 Riley 4. (67 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 1967 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Riley 4 weights approximately 133 kg more than 1988 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, 1988 Ford Sierra (123 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Riley 4. (120 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1988 Ford Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ford Sierra | 1967 Riley 4 | |
| Make | Ford | Riley |
| Model | Sierra | 4 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1622 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1015 kg | 1148 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2530 mm |
