1956 Ford Popular vs. 1972 Reliant Rebel
To start off, 1972 Reliant Rebel is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ford Popular. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ford Popular would be higher. At 1,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Ford Popular is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Reliant Rebel (31 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1956 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Reliant Rebel should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Ford Popular weights approximately 160 kg more than 1972 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, 1956 Ford Popular (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Reliant Rebel. (53 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1956 Ford Popular will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Reliant Rebel.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Ford Popular | 1972 Reliant Rebel | |
| Make | Ford | Reliant |
| Model | Popular | Rebel |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 701 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 26 HP | 31 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 63 Nm | 53 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 3510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2270 mm |
