1968 Ford Escort vs. 1974 Reliant Rebel
To start off, 1974 Reliant Rebel is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,098 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ford Escort (54 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1974 Reliant Rebel. (31 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1974 Reliant Rebel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Ford Escort weights approximately 230 kg more than 1974 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 Escort (81 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Reliant Rebel. (52 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1968 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Reliant Rebel.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Ford Escort | 1974 Reliant Rebel | |
Make | Ford | Reliant |
Model | Escort | Rebel |
Year Released | 1968 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1098 cc | 701 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 54 HP | 31 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 81 Nm | 52 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 60.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 53.3 mm | 61 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 3510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2270 mm |