1952 Ford 12 M vs. 1970 Reliant Rebel
To start off, 1970 Reliant Rebel is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Ford 12 M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Ford 12 M would be higher. At 1,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1952 Ford 12 M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Ford 12 M (37 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1970 Reliant Rebel. (31 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Ford 12 M should accelerate faster than 1970 Reliant Rebel.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Ford 12 M | 1970 Reliant Rebel | |
Make | Ford | Reliant |
Model | 12 M | Rebel |
Year Released | 1952 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 701 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 37 HP | 31 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 3510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2270 mm |