1996 Ford Mustang vs. 1957 Riley 1.5
To start off, 1996 Ford Mustang is newer by 39 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 4,655 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ford Mustang (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 1957 Riley 1.5. (63 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1957 Riley 1.5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ford Mustang weights approximately 612 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, 1996 Ford Mustang (386 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 274 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Riley 1.5. (112 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1996 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Riley 1.5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Ford Mustang | 1957 Riley 1.5 | |
| Make | Ford | Riley |
| Model | Mustang | 1.5 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4655 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 386 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.3 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.9 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1547 kg | 935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 31 L |
