2000 Ford Excursion vs. 1971 Riley 4
To start off, 2000 Ford Excursion is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Riley 4 would be higher. At 7,274 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Excursion (232 HP @ 2700 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 1971 Riley 4. (67 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 1971 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Excursion weights approximately 2122 kg more than 1971 Riley 4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Ford Excursion is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1971 Riley 4. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Ford Excursion will offer significantly more control. 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 Excursion (677 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 556 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Riley 4. (121 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Excursion | 1971 Riley 4 | |
| Make | Ford | Riley |
| Model | Excursion | 4 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1971 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7274 cc | 1622 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 232 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 2700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 677 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 3270 kg | 1148 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2530 mm |
