1995 Ford Scorpio vs. 1952 Riley RM A
To start off, 1995 Ford Scorpio is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Riley RM A. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Riley RM A would be higher. At 2,935 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Ford Scorpio is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 375 kg more than 1952 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. 1995 Ford Scorpio has automatic transmission and 1952 Riley RM A has manual transmission. 1952 Riley RM A will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Ford Scorpio will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Ford Scorpio | 1952 Riley RM A | |
Make | Ford | Riley |
Model | Scorpio | RM A |
Year Released | 1995 | 1952 |
Engine Size | 2935 cc | 1496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 204 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1550 mm |