1999 Ford Fiesta vs. 1959 Riley 4
To start off, 1999 Ford Fiesta is newer by 40 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 1,487 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Riley 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ford Fiesta (128 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1959 Riley 4. (63 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ford Fiesta should accelerate faster than 1959 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Riley 4 weights approximately 220 kg more than 1999 Ford Fiesta.
Because 1959 Riley 4 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1959 Riley 4. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Ford Fiesta, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1999 Ford Fiesta (174 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Riley 4. (115 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1999 Ford Fiesta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Ford Fiesta | 1959 Riley 4 | |
| Make | Ford | Riley |
| Model | Fiesta | 4 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1959 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1297 cc | 1487 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Top Speed | 153 km/hour | 142 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 45 L |
