1970 Reliant Bug vs. 2012 Ford F-150
To start off, 2012 Ford F-150 is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Reliant Bug. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Reliant Bug would be higher. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford F-150 (302 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 271 more horse power than 1970 Reliant Bug. (31 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1970 Reliant Bug. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford F-150 weights approximately 1918 kg more than 1970 Reliant Bug. 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, 2012 Ford F-150 (376 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 324 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Reliant Bug. (52 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Reliant Bug. 2012 Ford F-150 has automatic transmission and 1970 Reliant Bug has manual transmission. 1970 Reliant Bug will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Ford F-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Reliant Bug | 2012 Ford F-150 | |
Make | Reliant | Ford |
Model | Bug | F-150 |
Year Released | 1970 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 701 cc | 3700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 31 HP | 302 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 52 Nm | 376 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 408 kg | 2326 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2800 mm | 5890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 2012 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1960 mm | 3670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 23 L | 98 L |