1977 Ford 2000 vs. 1977 Reliant Kitten
To start off, both 1977 Ford 2000 and 1977 Reliant Kitten were released in the same year (1977). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,992 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Ford 2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Ford 2000 (99 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1977 Reliant Kitten. (39 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ford 2000 should accelerate faster than 1977 Reliant Kitten. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford 2000 weights approximately 722 kg more than 1977 Reliant Kitten. 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, 1977 Ford 2000 (150 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Reliant Kitten. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1977 Ford 2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Reliant Kitten.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Ford 2000 | 1977 Reliant Kitten | |
Make | Ford | Reliant |
Model | 2000 | Kitten |
Year Released | 1977 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1992 cc | 848 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 99 HP | 39 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 63 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.8 mm | 62.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 69.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1257 kg | 535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 3330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2150 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 27 L |