2000 Ford Artic vs. 1954 Riley Pathfinder
To start off, 2000 Ford Artic is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Riley Pathfinder. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Riley Pathfinder would be higher. At 3,998 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Ford Artic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Artic (128 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1954 Riley Pathfinder. (108 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Artic should accelerate faster than 1954 Riley Pathfinder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Riley Pathfinder weights approximately 237 kg more than 2000 Ford Artic.
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 Ford Artic (325 Nm) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Riley Pathfinder. (182 Nm). This means 2000 Ford Artic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Riley Pathfinder. 2000 Ford Artic has automatic transmission and 1954 Riley Pathfinder has manual transmission. 1954 Riley Pathfinder will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Ford Artic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Artic | 1954 Riley Pathfinder | |
| Make | Ford | Riley |
| Model | Artic | Pathfinder |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3998 cc | 2443 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1298 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 59 L |
