1996 Mercedes-Benz F200 vs. 1965 Riley One-Point-Five
To start off, 1996 Mercedes-Benz F200 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Riley One-Point-Five. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Riley One-Point-Five would be higher. At 5,987 cc (12 cylinders), 1996 Mercedes-Benz F200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Mercedes-Benz F200 (408 HP) has 346 more horse power than 1965 Riley One-Point-Five. (62 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Mercedes-Benz F200 should accelerate faster than 1965 Riley One-Point-Five. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Mercedes-Benz F200 weights approximately 470 kg more than 1965 Riley One-Point-Five. 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.
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1996 Mercedes-Benz F200 | 1965 Riley One-Point-Five | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Riley |
Model | F200 | One-Point-Five |
Year Released | 1996 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5987 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 408 HP | 62 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1405 kg | 935 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2190 mm |