2007 Ford E-350 vs. 1959 Riley 4-68
To start off, 2007 Ford E-350 is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Riley 4-68. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Riley 4-68 would be higher. At 5,409 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ford E-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford E-350 (255 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 1959 Riley 4-68. (63 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford E-350 should accelerate faster than 1959 Riley 4-68.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Ford E-350 (475 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 360 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Riley 4-68. (115 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2007 Ford E-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Riley 4-68. 2007 Ford E-350 has automatic transmission and 1959 Riley 4-68 has manual transmission. 1959 Riley 4-68 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Ford E-350 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford E-350 | 1959 Riley 4-68 | |
| Make | Ford | Riley |
| Model | E-350 | 4-68 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5409 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2120 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 45 L |
