1998 Ford Mustang vs. 1957 Riley 2.6
To start off, 1998 Ford Mustang is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Riley 2.6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Riley 2.6 would be higher. At 3,797 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ford Mustang (143 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1957 Riley 2.6. (101 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1957 Riley 2.6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Riley 2.6 weights approximately 250 kg more than 1998 Ford Mustang.
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, 1998 Ford Mustang (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Riley 2.6. (194 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1998 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Riley 2.6.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Ford Mustang | 1957 Riley 2.6 | |
Make | Ford | Riley |
Model | Mustang | 2.6 |
Year Released | 1998 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3797 cc | 2639 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 298 Nm | 194 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.8 mm | 79.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 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 | 1390 kg | 1640 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2890 mm |