1969 Ford Capri vs. 1972 Reliant Rebel
To start off, 1972 Reliant Rebel is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Ford Capri would be higher. At 1,499 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Ford Capri (74 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1972 Reliant Rebel. (31 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1972 Reliant Rebel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Ford Capri weights approximately 400 kg more than 1972 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, 1969 Ford Capri (126 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Reliant Rebel. (53 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1969 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Reliant Rebel.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Ford Capri | 1972 Reliant Rebel | |
| Make | Ford | Reliant |
| Model | Capri | Rebel |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1499 cc | 701 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 31 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 53 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 60.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.9 mm | 61 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2270 mm |
