1999 Ford Mustang vs. 1965 Riley 4
To start off, 1999 Ford Mustang is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Riley 4 would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ford Mustang (256 HP) has 189 more horse power than 1965 Riley 4. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1965 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Ford Mustang weights approximately 334 kg more than 1965 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, 1999 Ford Mustang (406 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 285 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Riley 4. (121 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1999 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Ford Mustang | 1965 Riley 4 | |
Make | Ford | Riley |
Model | Mustang | 4 |
Year Released | 1999 | 1965 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4605 cc | 1620 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 256 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 406 Nm | 121 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1482 kg | 1148 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 45 L |