1959 Ford Prefect vs. 1967 Reliant Rebel
To start off, 1967 Reliant Rebel is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ford Prefect would be higher. At 1,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Ford Prefect is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Reliant Rebel (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1959 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Reliant Rebel should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ford Prefect weights approximately 244 kg more than 1967 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, 1959 Ford Prefect (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Reliant Rebel. (51 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1959 Ford Prefect will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Reliant Rebel.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ford Prefect | 1967 Reliant Rebel | |
Make | Ford | Reliant |
Model | Prefect | Rebel |
Year Released | 1959 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 746 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 31 HP | 35 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 71 Nm | 51 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 62.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 61 mm |
Top Speed | 110 km/hour | 112 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 765 kg | 521 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 3510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 27 L |