1953 Ford Anglia vs. 1971 Reliant Rebel
To start off, 1971 Reliant Rebel is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 1,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Ford Anglia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 31 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Ford Anglia weights approximately 165 kg more than 1971 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. Let's talk about torque, 1953 Ford Anglia (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Reliant Rebel. (52 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1953 Ford Anglia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Reliant Rebel.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Ford Anglia | 1971 Reliant Rebel | |
| Make | Ford | Reliant |
| Model | Anglia | Rebel |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 699 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 31 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 52 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 60.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 61 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 3510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2270 mm |
