1988 Ford Thunderbird vs. 1960 Riley 4
To start off, 1988 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 28 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ford Thunderbird (138 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1960 Riley 4. (63 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 1960 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 470 kg more than 1960 Riley 4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Thunderbird (291 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Riley 4. (116 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1988 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ford Thunderbird | 1960 Riley 4 | |
| Make | Ford | Riley |
| Model | Thunderbird | 4 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 291 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.8 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 45 L |
