1954 Ford Consul vs. 1978 Reliant Kitten
To start off, 1978 Reliant Kitten is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,507 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 40 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. 1954 Ford Consul weights approximately 510 kg more than 1978 Reliant Kitten.
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, 1954 Ford Consul (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Reliant Kitten. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1954 Ford Consul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Reliant Kitten.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Ford Consul | 1978 Reliant Kitten | |
Make | Ford | Reliant |
Model | Consul | Kitten |
Year Released | 1954 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1507 cc | 846 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 40 HP |
Torque | 100 Nm | 63 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2150 mm |