1967 Ford GT 40 vs. 1981 Reliant Kitten
To start off, 1981 Reliant Kitten is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Ford GT 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Ford GT 40 would be higher. At 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Ford GT 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Ford GT 40 (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 310 more horse power than 1981 Reliant Kitten. (40 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1981 Reliant Kitten. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Ford GT 40 weights approximately 458 kg more than 1981 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, 1967 Ford GT 40 (85 Nm) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Reliant Kitten. (63 Nm). This means 1967 Ford GT 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Reliant Kitten.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Ford GT 40 | 1981 Reliant Kitten | |
| Make | Ford | Reliant |
| Model | GT 40 | Kitten |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 848 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 63 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.6 mm | 62.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.9 mm | 69.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 998 kg | 540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 3330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1050 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2150 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 125 L | 27 L |
