1969 Ford Fairlane vs. 1979 Reliant Kitten
To start off, 1979 Reliant Kitten is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 2,781 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Ford Fairlane (81 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1979 Reliant Kitten. (40 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1979 Reliant Kitten. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 775 kg more than 1979 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Ford Fairlane | 1979 Reliant Kitten | |
| Make | Ford | Reliant |
| Model | Fairlane | Kitten |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2781 cc | 848 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 3330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2150 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 27 L |
