1993 Ford Fairlane vs. 1966 Riley 4
To start off, 1993 Ford Fairlane is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Riley 4 would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Ford Fairlane (198 HP) has 131 more horse power than 1966 Riley 4. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1966 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 462 kg more than 1966 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, 1993 Ford Fairlane (348 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 226 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Riley 4. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1993 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Ford Fairlane | 1966 Riley 4 | |
Make | Ford | Riley |
Model | Fairlane | 4 |
Year Released | 1993 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3984 cc | 1622 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 198 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 348 Nm | 122 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1148 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2530 mm |