2004 Ford Thunderbird vs. 1960 Riley One-Point-Five
To start off, 2004 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Riley One-Point-Five. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Riley One-Point-Five would be higher. At 3,933 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Thunderbird (280 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 218 more horse power than 1960 Riley One-Point-Five. (62 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 1960 Riley One-Point-Five. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 777 kg more than 1960 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, 2004 Ford Thunderbird (388 Nm) has 276 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Riley One-Point-Five. (112 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Riley One-Point-Five.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Thunderbird | 1960 Riley One-Point-Five | |
Make | Ford | Riley |
Model | Thunderbird | One-Point-Five |
Year Released | 2004 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3933 cc | 1488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 280 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 388 Nm | 112 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 8.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1712 kg | 935 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2190 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 31 L |