1997 Lincoln Mark VIII vs. 1963 Riley One-Point-Five
To start off, 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Riley One-Point-Five. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Riley One-Point-Five would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII (290 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 228 more horse power than 1963 Riley One-Point-Five. (62 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII should accelerate faster than 1963 Riley One-Point-Five. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII weights approximately 2822 kg more than 1963 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. Let's talk about torque, 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 288 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Riley One-Point-Five. (112 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Riley One-Point-Five.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Lincoln Mark VIII | 1963 Riley One-Point-Five | |
Make | Lincoln | Riley |
Model | Mark VIII | One-Point-Five |
Year Released | 1997 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4601 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 290 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 112 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 73.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 88.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 3757 kg | 935 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5263 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1361 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2190 mm |