1963 Ford Cortina vs. 1982 Reliant Kitten
To start off, 1982 Reliant Kitten is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,198 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Ford Cortina (49 HP) has 9 more horse power than 1982 Reliant Kitten. (40 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1982 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, 1963 Ford Cortina (90 Nm) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Reliant Kitten. (63 Nm). This means 1963 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Reliant Kitten.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Ford Cortina | 1982 Reliant Kitten | |
| Make | Ford | Reliant |
| Model | Cortina | Kitten |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 846 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 40 HP |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 63 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 62.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.1 mm | 69.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2150 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 27 L |
