1973 Ford Capri vs. 1959 Riley 4-68
To start off, 1973 Ford Capri is newer by 14 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 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Ford Capri (104 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1959 Riley 4-68. (63 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1959 Riley 4-68. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Riley 4-68 weights approximately 30 kg more than 1973 Ford Capri.
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, 1973 Ford Capri (190 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Riley 4-68. (115 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1973 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Riley 4-68.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Ford Capri | 1959 Riley 4-68 | |
Make | Ford | Riley |
Model | Capri | 4-68 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2792 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1062 kg | 1092 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2530 mm |