1976 Ford Taunus vs. 1967 Reliant Rebel
To start off, 1976 Ford Taunus is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Reliant Rebel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Reliant Rebel would be higher. At 1,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Taunus (57 HP) has 22 more horse power than 1967 Reliant Rebel. (35 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Taunus should accelerate faster than 1967 Reliant Rebel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Taunus weights approximately 499 kg more than 1967 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 Taunus (92 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Reliant Rebel. (51 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Reliant Rebel.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Taunus | 1967 Reliant Rebel | |
Make | Ford | Reliant |
Model | Taunus | Rebel |
Year Released | 1976 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1294 cc | 746 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 35 HP |
Torque | 92 Nm | 51 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 62.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 61 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 7.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 521 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 27 L |