2005 Ford F-150 vs. 1958 Riley 4
To start off, 2005 Ford F-150 is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Riley 4 would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford F-150 (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 237 more horse power than 1958 Riley 4. (63 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1958 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford F-150 weights approximately 1223 kg more than 1958 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, 2005 Ford F-150 (495 Nm) has 380 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Riley 4. (115 Nm). This means 2005 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford F-150 | 1958 Riley 4 | |
Make | Ford | Riley |
Model | F-150 | 4 |
Year Released | 2005 | 1958 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5408 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 495 Nm | 115 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2363 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5540 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3370 mm | 2530 mm |