1978 Ford Capri vs. 1985 Reliant SE6
To start off, 1985 Reliant SE6 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Capri would be higher. Both 1978 Ford Capri and 1985 Reliant SE6 are equipped with a 2,994 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ford Capri (175 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1985 Reliant SE6. (133 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1985 Reliant SE6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Reliant SE6 weights approximately 84 kg more than 1978 Ford Capri.
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 (263 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Reliant SE6. (233 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1978 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Reliant SE6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Ford Capri | 1985 Reliant SE6 | |
| Make | Ford | Reliant |
| Model | Capri | SE6 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2994 cc | 2994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 263 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1254 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2650 mm |
