2008 Ford Mustang vs. 1971 Riley 4
To start off, 2008 Ford Mustang is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Riley 4 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 143 more horse power than 1971 Riley 4. (67 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1971 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Riley 4 weights approximately 38 kg more than 2008 Ford Mustang.
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 204 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Riley 4. (121 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford Mustang | 1971 Riley 4 | |
Make | Ford | Riley |
Model | Mustang | 4 |
Year Released | 2008 | 1971 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4000 cc | 1622 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 121 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 8.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1148 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 45 L |