1978 Ford Taunus vs. 1967 Reliant Rebel
To start off, 1978 Ford Taunus is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Reliant Rebel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Reliant Rebel would be higher. At 1,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Taunus weights approximately 409 kg more than 1967 Reliant Rebel.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Ford Taunus | 1967 Reliant Rebel | |
Make | Ford | Reliant |
Model | Taunus | Rebel |
Year Released | 1978 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1294 cc | 746 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 35 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 521 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 3510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2270 mm |