1996 Ferrari F50 vs. 1958 Riley 4
To start off, 1996 Ferrari F50 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Riley 4 would be higher. At 4,698 cc (12 cylinders), 1996 Ferrari F50 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ferrari F50 (750 HP @ 10500 RPM) has 687 more horse power than 1958 Riley 4. (63 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ferrari F50 should accelerate faster than 1958 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Riley 4 weights approximately 233 kg more than 1996 Ferrari F50.
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, 1996 Ferrari F50 (520 Nm) has 405 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Riley 4. (115 Nm). This means 1996 Ferrari F50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Ferrari F50 | 1958 Riley 4 | |
Make | Ferrari | Riley |
Model | F50 | 4 |
Year Released | 1996 | 1958 |
Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4698 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 750 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 10500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 520 Nm | 115 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 907 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2530 mm |