2007 Ford Ranger vs. 1959 Riley 4-68
To start off, 2007 Ford Ranger 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 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Ranger (108 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1959 Riley 4-68. (63 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 1959 Riley 4-68. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Ranger weights approximately 723 kg more than 1959 Riley 4-68. 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, 2007 Ford Ranger (257 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Riley 4-68. (115 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Riley 4-68.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Ford Ranger | 1959 Riley 4-68 | |
Make | Ford | Riley |
Model | Ranger | 4-68 |
Year Released | 2007 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2499 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 257 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.8:1 | 8.3:1 |
Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 142 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 1092 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5150 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 45 L |