1969 Ford Capri vs. 1969 Reliant Rebel
To start off, both 1969 Ford Capri and 1969 Reliant Rebel were released in the same year (1969). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,298 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Ford Capri (63 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1969 Reliant Rebel. (31 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1969 Reliant Rebel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Ford Capri weights approximately 340 kg more than 1969 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Ford Capri | 1969 Reliant Rebel | |
| Make | Ford | Reliant |
| Model | Capri | Rebel |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 701 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 31 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2270 mm |
