2003 Ford Mustang vs. 1957 Riley 2.6
To start off, 2003 Ford Mustang is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Riley 2.6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Riley 2.6 would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ford Mustang (400 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 299 more horse power than 1957 Riley 2.6. (101 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1957 Riley 2.6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Riley 2.6 weights approximately 148 kg more than 2003 Ford Mustang.
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, 2003 Ford Mustang (530 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 336 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Riley 2.6. (194 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2003 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Riley 2.6.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Ford Mustang | 1957 Riley 2.6 | |
Make | Ford | Riley |
Model | Mustang | 2.6 |
Year Released | 2003 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4601 cc | 2639 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 400 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 530 Nm | 194 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 79.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 88.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1492 kg | 1640 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 54 L |