1994 Ford Scorpio vs. 1959 Riley 4
To start off, 1994 Ford Scorpio is newer by 35 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Ford Scorpio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Ford Scorpio (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1959 Riley 4. (63 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Ford Scorpio should accelerate faster than 1959 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 175 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, 1994 Ford Scorpio (160 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Riley 4. (115 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1994 Ford Scorpio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Ford Scorpio | 1959 Riley 4 | |
Make | Ford | Riley |
Model | Scorpio | 4 |
Year Released | 1994 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1487 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2530 mm |