1958 Ford Vedette vs. 1978 Reliant SE6
To start off, 1978 Reliant SE6 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ford Vedette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ford Vedette would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Reliant SE6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Reliant SE6 (134 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1958 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Reliant SE6 should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Reliant SE6 weights approximately 125 kg more than 1958 Ford Vedette. 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, 1978 Reliant SE6 (233 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Vedette. (123 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1978 Reliant SE6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford Vedette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Ford Vedette | 1978 Reliant SE6 | |
| Make | Ford | Reliant |
| Model | Vedette | SE6 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2158 cc | 2994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2650 mm |
