1953 Ford Anglia vs. 1975 Reliant SE6
To start off, 1975 Reliant SE6 is newer by 22 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 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Reliant SE6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Reliant SE6 (133 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1953 Ford Anglia. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Reliant SE6 should accelerate faster than 1953 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Reliant SE6 weights approximately 510 kg more than 1953 Ford Anglia. 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, 1975 Reliant SE6 (233 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Ford Anglia. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1975 Reliant SE6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Ford Anglia | 1975 Reliant SE6 | |
Make | Ford | Reliant |
Model | Anglia | SE6 |
Year Released | 1953 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 2994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 31 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 71 Nm | 233 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2650 mm |