1978 Ford Capri vs. 1976 Reliant Kitten
To start off, 1978 Ford Capri is newer by 2 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 2,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ford Capri (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1976 Reliant Kitten. (40 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1976 Reliant Kitten. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Capri weights approximately 581 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, 1978 Ford Capri (176 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Reliant Kitten. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1978 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Reliant Kitten.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Ford Capri | 1976 Reliant Kitten | |
| Make | Ford | Reliant |
| Model | Capri | Kitten |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2294 cc | 848 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 63 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 62.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 60.1 mm | 69.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1116 kg | 535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 3330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2150 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 27 L |
