1992 Ford Sierra vs. 1967 Riley 4
To start off, 1992 Ford Sierra is newer by 25 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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ford Sierra (89 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1967 Riley 4. (67 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 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 58 kg more than 1992 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, 1992 Ford Sierra (140 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Riley 4. (120 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1992 Ford Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Ford Sierra | 1967 Riley 4 | |
| Make | Ford | Riley |
| Model | Sierra | 4 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1622 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 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 |
