1995 Ford Mustang vs. 1957 Riley 1.5
To start off, 1995 Ford Mustang is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Riley 1.5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Riley 1.5 would be higher. At 3,797 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Mustang (143 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1957 Riley 1.5. (63 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1957 Riley 1.5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Mustang weights approximately 455 kg more than 1957 Riley 1.5. 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, 1995 Ford Mustang (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Riley 1.5. (112 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Riley 1.5.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Ford Mustang | 1957 Riley 1.5 | |
Make | Ford | Riley |
Model | Mustang | 1.5 |
Year Released | 1995 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3797 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 298 Nm | 112 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 935 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2190 mm |