1991 Ferrari Mondial vs. 1970 Riley 4
To start off, 1991 Ferrari Mondial is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Riley 4 would be higher. At 3,185 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Ferrari Mondial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Ferrari Mondial (267 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 200 more horse power than 1970 Riley 4. (67 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 1970 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Ferrari Mondial weights approximately 322 kg more than 1970 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, 1991 Ferrari Mondial (310 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Riley 4. (120 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1991 Ferrari Mondial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Ferrari Mondial | 1970 Riley 4 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Riley |
| Model | Mondial | 4 |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3185 cc | 1622 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 267 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.6 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1148 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 45 L |
