2003 Ford Mustang vs. 1970 Riley 4
To start off, 2003 Ford Mustang is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Riley 4 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 333 more horse power than 1970 Riley 4. (67 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1970 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford Mustang weights approximately 344 kg more than 1970 Riley 4. 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, 2003 Ford Mustang (530 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 410 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Riley 4. (120 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2003 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Ford Mustang | 1970 Riley 4 | |
| Make | Ford | Riley |
| Model | Mustang | 4 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 1622 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 530 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1492 kg | 1148 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 45 L |
