2008 Ford Mustang vs. 1958 Riley One-Point-Five
To start off, 2008 Ford Mustang is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Riley One-Point-Five. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Riley One-Point-Five would be higher. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Mustang (210 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1958 Riley One-Point-Five. (62 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1958 Riley One-Point-Five. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Mustang weights approximately 172 kg more than 1958 Riley One-Point-Five. 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, 2008 Ford Mustang (325 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Riley One-Point-Five. (112 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Riley One-Point-Five.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford Mustang | 1958 Riley One-Point-Five | |
Make | Ford | Riley |
Model | Mustang | One-Point-Five |
Year Released | 2008 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4000 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 112 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1107 kg | 935 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2190 mm |