1979 Ford LTD vs. 1982 Reliant Kitten
To start off, 1982 Reliant Kitten is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford LTD. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford LTD would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Ford LTD is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ford LTD (129 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1982 Reliant Kitten. (40 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford LTD should accelerate faster than 1982 Reliant Kitten. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford LTD weights approximately 1025 kg more than 1982 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, 1979 Ford LTD (302 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 239 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Reliant Kitten. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1979 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Reliant Kitten. 1979 Ford LTD has automatic transmission and 1982 Reliant Kitten has manual transmission. 1982 Reliant Kitten will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Ford LTD will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Ford LTD | 1982 Reliant Kitten | |
Make | Ford | Reliant |
Model | LTD | Kitten |
Year Released | 1979 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 846 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 40 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 302 Nm | 63 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.7 mm | 62.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 69.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 3330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2150 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 27 L |