2000 Ferrari 550 vs. 1968 Riley 4
To start off, 2000 Ferrari 550 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Riley 4 would be higher. At 5,473 cc (12 cylinders), 2000 Ferrari 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ferrari 550 (485 HP) has 418 more horse power than 1968 Riley 4. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ferrari 550 should accelerate faster than 1968 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ferrari 550 weights approximately 542 kg more than 1968 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, 2000 Ferrari 550 (597 Nm) has 476 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Riley 4. (121 Nm). This means 2000 Ferrari 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Ferrari 550 | 1968 Riley 4 | |
Make | Ferrari | Riley |
Model | 550 | 4 |
Year Released | 2000 | 1968 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5473 cc | 1622 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 485 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 597 Nm | 121 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 87.9 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 8.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1148 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2530 mm |