1978 Ford Capri vs. 1964 Reliant Rebel
To start off, 1978 Ford Capri is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Reliant Rebel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Reliant Rebel would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ford Capri (97 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1964 Reliant Rebel. (27 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1964 Reliant Rebel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Capri weights approximately 511 kg more than 1964 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, 1978 Ford Capri (151 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Reliant Rebel. (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1978 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Reliant Rebel.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Ford Capri | 1964 Reliant Rebel | |
Make | Ford | Reliant |
Model | Capri | Rebel |
Year Released | 1978 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 97 HP | 27 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 151 Nm | 42 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 56 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.1 mm | 61 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1032 kg | 521 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2270 mm |