1968 Ford 12 M vs. 1971 Reliant Rebel
To start off, 1971 Reliant Rebel is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford 12 M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford 12 M would be higher. At 1,182 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Ford 12 M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ford 12 M (44 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1971 Reliant Rebel. (31 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford 12 M should accelerate faster than 1971 Reliant Rebel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Ford 12 M weights approximately 275 kg more than 1971 Reliant Rebel. 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, 1968 Ford 12 M (80 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Reliant Rebel. (52 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1968 Ford 12 M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Reliant Rebel.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Ford 12 M | 1971 Reliant Rebel | |
Make | Ford | Reliant |
Model | 12 M | Rebel |
Year Released | 1968 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1182 cc | 699 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 31 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 80 Nm | 52 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 3510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2270 mm |