1997 Ford Falcon vs. 1970 Riley 4
To start off, 1997 Ford Falcon is newer by 27 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 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Ford Falcon (301 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 234 more horse power than 1970 Riley 4. (67 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1970 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford Falcon weights approximately 526 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, 1997 Ford Falcon (515 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 395 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Riley 4. (120 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1997 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Ford Falcon | 1970 Riley 4 | |
| Make | Ford | Riley |
| Model | Falcon | 4 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5766 cc | 1622 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1674 kg | 1148 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 45 L |
