1963 Ford Cortina vs. 1986 Reliant SE6
To start off, 1986 Reliant SE6 is newer by 23 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 2,992 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Reliant SE6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Reliant SE6 (133 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1963 Ford Cortina. (106 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Reliant SE6 should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Reliant SE6 weights approximately 410 kg more than 1963 Ford Cortina. 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, 1986 Reliant SE6 (233 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Cortina. (149 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1986 Reliant SE6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Ford Cortina | 1986 Reliant SE6 | |
| Make | Ford | Reliant |
| Model | Cortina | SE6 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1558 cc | 2992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2650 mm |
