1977 Ford Maverick vs. 1976 Reliant Kitten
To start off, 1977 Ford Maverick is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Reliant Kitten. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Reliant Kitten would be higher. At 3,272 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Ford Maverick (83 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1976 Reliant Kitten. (40 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ford Maverick should accelerate faster than 1976 Reliant Kitten. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford Maverick weights approximately 725 kg more than 1976 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 Maverick (205 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Reliant Kitten. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1977 Ford Maverick will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Reliant Kitten.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Ford Maverick | 1976 Reliant Kitten | |
| Make | Ford | Reliant |
| Model | Maverick | Kitten |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3272 cc | 848 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 205 Nm | 63 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 3330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2150 mm |
