2006 Ferrari F430 vs. 1958 Riley Two Point Six
To start off, 2006 Ferrari F430 is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Riley Two Point Six. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Riley Two Point Six would be higher. At 4,308 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ferrari F430 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ferrari F430 (490 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 394 more horse power than 1958 Riley Two Point Six. (96 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ferrari F430 should accelerate faster than 1958 Riley Two Point Six. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Riley Two Point Six weights approximately 300 kg more than 2006 Ferrari F430.
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, 2006 Ferrari F430 (465 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 282 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Riley Two Point Six. (183 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Ferrari F430 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Riley Two Point Six.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ferrari F430 | 1958 Riley Two Point Six | |
| Make | Ferrari | Riley |
| Model | F430 | Two Point Six |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4308 cc | 2639 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 490 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 465 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1640 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2890 mm |
