2006 Ford E-250 vs. 1959 Riley 4
To start off, 2006 Ford E-250 is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Riley 4 would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford E-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford E-250 (226 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 1959 Riley 4. (63 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford E-250 should accelerate faster than 1959 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford E-250 weights approximately 80 kg more than 1959 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, 2006 Ford E-250 (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 273 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Riley 4. (115 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2006 Ford E-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford E-250 | 1959 Riley 4 | |
Make | Ford | Riley |
Model | E-250 | 4 |
Year Released | 2006 | 1959 |
Body Type | Van | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4605 cc | 1487 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 226 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 388 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5900 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2140 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 45 L |