1991 Ford Fairlane vs. 1959 Riley 4
To start off, 1991 Ford Fairlane is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Riley 4 would be higher. At 3,948 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Ford Fairlane (186 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 1959 Riley 4. (63 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1959 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 455 kg more than 1959 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 Ford Fairlane (338 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Riley 4. (115 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1991 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Riley 4. 1991 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1959 Riley 4 has manual transmission. 1959 Riley 4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1991 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Ford Fairlane | 1959 Riley 4 | |
| Make | Ford | Riley |
| Model | Fairlane | 4 |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3948 cc | 1487 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 186 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1595 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2530 mm |
