2001 Ferrari 456M vs. 1961 Riley One-Point-Five
To start off, 2001 Ferrari 456M is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Riley One-Point-Five. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Riley One-Point-Five would be higher. At 5,473 cc (12 cylinders), 2001 Ferrari 456M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ferrari 456M (436 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 374 more horse power than 1961 Riley One-Point-Five. (62 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ferrari 456M should accelerate faster than 1961 Riley One-Point-Five. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ferrari 456M weights approximately 835 kg more than 1961 Riley One-Point-Five. 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, 2001 Ferrari 456M (540 Nm) has 428 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Riley One-Point-Five. (112 Nm). This means 2001 Ferrari 456M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Riley One-Point-Five.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Ferrari 456M | 1961 Riley One-Point-Five | |
| Make | Ferrari | Riley |
| Model | 456M | One-Point-Five |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5473 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 436 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 540 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.9 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.6:1 | 7.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 31 L |
