1995 Ford Scorpio vs. 1970 Riley 4
To start off, 1995 Ford Scorpio is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Riley 4 would be higher. At 2,935 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Ford Scorpio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Scorpio (204 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 1970 Riley 4. (67 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Scorpio should accelerate faster than 1970 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 406 kg more than 1970 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, 1995 Ford Scorpio (281 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Riley 4. (120 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Scorpio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Ford Scorpio | 1970 Riley 4 | |
| Make | Ford | Riley |
| Model | Scorpio | 4 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2935 cc | 1622 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 204 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 281 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1554 kg | 1148 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1510 mm |
