1976 Ford Cortina vs. 1971 Reliant Rebel
To start off, 1976 Ford Cortina is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Reliant Rebel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Reliant Rebel would be higher. At 1,298 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Cortina (54 HP) has 23 more horse power than 1971 Reliant Rebel. (31 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1971 Reliant Rebel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Cortina weights approximately 425 kg more than 1971 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, 1976 Ford Cortina (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Reliant Rebel. (52 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Reliant Rebel.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Cortina | 1971 Reliant Rebel | |
Make | Ford | Reliant |
Model | Cortina | Rebel |
Year Released | 1976 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 699 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 54 HP | 31 HP |
Torque | 91 Nm | 52 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.1 mm | 60.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 61 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2270 mm |