1974 Ford Capri vs. 1981 Reliant Kitten
To start off, 1981 Reliant Kitten is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Ford Capri would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Ford Capri (137 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1981 Reliant Kitten. (40 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1981 Reliant Kitten. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Ford Capri weights approximately 605 kg more than 1981 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. Let's talk about torque, 1974 Ford Capri (236 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Reliant Kitten. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1974 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Reliant Kitten.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Ford Capri | 1981 Reliant Kitten | |
Make | Ford | Reliant |
Model | Capri | Kitten |
Year Released | 1974 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2994 cc | 848 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 137 HP | 40 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 236 Nm | 63 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.7 mm | 62.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.4 mm | 69.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 3330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2150 mm |