1954 Ford Popular vs. 1981 Reliant Kitten
To start off, 1981 Reliant Kitten is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Ford Popular. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Ford Popular would be higher. At 1,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Ford Popular is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Reliant Kitten (40 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1954 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Reliant Kitten should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Ford Popular weights approximately 195 kg more than 1981 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, both vehicles can yield 63 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Ford Popular | 1981 Reliant Kitten | |
Make | Ford | Reliant |
Model | Popular | Kitten |
Year Released | 1954 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 848 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 26 HP | 40 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 63 Nm | 63 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 3330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2150 mm |