1998 Ford F-150 vs. 1959 Riley 4
To start off, 1998 Ford F-150 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Riley 4 would be higher. At 4,195 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ford F-150 (203 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 1959 Riley 4. (63 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1959 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ford F-150 weights approximately 935 kg more than 1959 Riley 4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Ford F-150 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Riley 4. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Ford F-150 will offer significantly more control. 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, 1998 Ford F-150 (338 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Riley 4. (115 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1998 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Ford F-150 | 1959 Riley 4 | |
Make | Ford | Riley |
Model | F-150 | 4 |
Year Released | 1998 | 1959 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4195 cc | 1487 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 203 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 338 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2075 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2530 mm |