1995 Ford Thunderbird vs. 1965 Riley 4
To start off, 1995 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Riley 4 would be higher. At 3,797 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Thunderbird (230 HP) has 163 more horse power than 1965 Riley 4. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 1965 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 456 kg more than 1965 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 Thunderbird (447 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 326 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Riley 4. (121 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Ford Thunderbird | 1965 Riley 4 | |
Make | Ford | Riley |
Model | Thunderbird | 4 |
Year Released | 1995 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3797 cc | 1620 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 447 Nm | 121 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.8 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 88.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1604 kg | 1148 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2530 mm |