1975 Ferrari 208 vs. 1978 Reliant SE6
To start off, 1978 Reliant SE6 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ferrari 208. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ferrari 208 would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Reliant SE6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Ferrari 208 (168 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1978 Reliant SE6. (134 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 1978 Reliant SE6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Reliant SE6 weights approximately 100 kg more than 1975 Ferrari 208.
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, 1978 Reliant SE6 (233 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ferrari 208. (186 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1978 Reliant SE6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ferrari 208.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Ferrari 208 | 1978 Reliant SE6 | |
Make | Ferrari | Reliant |
Model | 208 | SE6 |
Year Released | 1975 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 7700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 233 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2650 mm |