2000 Ford Falcon vs. 1959 Riley 4-68
To start off, 2000 Ford Falcon is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Riley 4-68. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Riley 4-68 would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Falcon (268 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 205 more horse power than 1959 Riley 4-68. (63 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1959 Riley 4-68. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Falcon weights approximately 206 kg more than 1959 Riley 4-68. 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 Ford Falcon (420 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 305 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Riley 4-68. (115 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Riley 4-68. 2000 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1959 Riley 4-68 has manual transmission. 1959 Riley 4-68 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Falcon | 1959 Riley 4-68 | |
| Make | Ford | Riley |
| Model | Falcon | 4-68 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 268 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1298 kg | 1092 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 45 L |
