2004 Ford Mustang vs. 1960 Riley 4
To start off, 2004 Ford Mustang is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Riley 4 would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Mustang (261 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 198 more horse power than 1960 Riley 4. (63 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1960 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Mustang weights approximately 378 kg more than 1960 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, 2004 Ford Mustang (410 Nm) has 294 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Riley 4. (116 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Mustang | 1960 Riley 4 | |
Make | Ford | Riley |
Model | Mustang | 4 |
Year Released | 2004 | 1960 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4605 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 261 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 410 Nm | 116 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 88.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1518 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 45 L |