1975 Reliant Kitten vs. 2010 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2010 Ford Falcon is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Reliant Kitten. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Reliant Kitten would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Falcon (387 HP) has 348 more horse power than 1975 Reliant Kitten. (39 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1975 Reliant Kitten.
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, 2010 Ford Falcon (520 Nm) has 457 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Reliant Kitten. (63 Nm). This means 2010 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Reliant Kitten. 2010 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1975 Reliant Kitten has manual transmission. 1975 Reliant Kitten will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Reliant Kitten | 2010 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Reliant | Ford |
| Model | Kitten | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 848 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 39 HP | 387 HP |
| Torque | 63 Nm | 520 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 3350 mm | 4967 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1868 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1433 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2150 mm | 2838 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 68 L |
