1992 Ford Fairlane vs. 1954 Riley RM A
To start off, 1992 Ford Fairlane is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Riley RM A. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Riley RM A would be higher. At 3,948 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 360 kg more than 1954 Riley RM A.
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. 1992 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1954 Riley RM A has manual transmission. 1954 Riley RM A will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Ford Fairlane | 1954 Riley RM A | |
| Make | Ford | Riley |
| Model | Fairlane | RM A |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1954 |
| Engine Size | 3948 cc | 1496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1595 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2870 mm |
