2004 Mercury Monterey vs. 1964 Riley One-Point-Five
To start off, 2004 Mercury Monterey is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Riley One-Point-Five. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Riley One-Point-Five would be higher. At 4,194 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mercury Monterey (198 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1964 Riley One-Point-Five. (62 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mercury Monterey should accelerate faster than 1964 Riley One-Point-Five. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 1076 kg more than 1964 Riley One-Point-Five. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1964 Riley One-Point-Five is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1964 Riley One-Point-Five. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Mercury Monterey, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Mercury Monterey (359 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 246 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Riley One-Point-Five. (113 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2004 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Riley One-Point-Five.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Mercury Monterey | 1964 Riley One-Point-Five | |
| Make | Mercury | Riley |
| Model | Monterey | One-Point-Five |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4194 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 198 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 359 Nm | 113 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2011 kg | 935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5570 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 25 L |
