1961 Ford Zodiac vs. 1980 Reliant Kitten
To start off, 1980 Reliant Kitten is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Ford Zodiac. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Ford Zodiac would be higher. At 2,552 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Ford Zodiac is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Ford Zodiac (76 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1980 Reliant Kitten. (39 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Ford Zodiac should accelerate faster than 1980 Reliant Kitten. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Ford Zodiac weights approximately 656 kg more than 1980 Reliant Kitten. 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, 1961 Ford Zodiac (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Reliant Kitten. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1961 Ford Zodiac will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Reliant Kitten.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Ford Zodiac | 1980 Reliant Kitten | |
Make | Ford | Reliant |
Model | Zodiac | Kitten |
Year Released | 1961 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2552 cc | 848 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 39 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 63 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1191 kg | 535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 3330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2150 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 27 L |