1964 Ford Falcon vs. 1983 Reliant SE6
To start off, 1983 Reliant SE6 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Reliant SE6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ford Falcon (282 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 1983 Reliant SE6. (133 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1983 Reliant SE6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Reliant SE6 weights approximately 550 kg more than 1964 Ford Falcon.
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, 1964 Ford Falcon (244 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Reliant SE6. (233 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1964 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Reliant SE6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Ford Falcon | 1983 Reliant SE6 | |
| Make | Ford | Reliant |
| Model | Falcon | SE6 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2890 cc | 2994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 1250 kg |
