1975 Ford Escort vs. 1974 Reliant Rebel
To start off, 1975 Ford Escort is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Reliant Rebel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Reliant Rebel would be higher. At 939 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Ford Escort (45 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1974 Reliant Rebel. (31 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1974 Reliant Rebel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford Escort weights approximately 335 kg more than 1974 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, 1975 Ford Escort (61 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Reliant Rebel. (52 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1975 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Reliant Rebel.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Ford Escort | 1974 Reliant Rebel | |
Make | Ford | Reliant |
Model | Escort | Rebel |
Year Released | 1975 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 939 cc | 701 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 45 HP | 31 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 61 Nm | 52 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 3510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2270 mm |