1981 Ford Fiesta vs. 1975 Reliant Kitten
To start off, 1981 Ford Fiesta is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Reliant Kitten. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Reliant Kitten would be higher. At 957 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Ford Fiesta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 39 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Fiesta weights approximately 182 kg more than 1975 Reliant Kitten.
Because 1975 Reliant Kitten is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1975 Reliant Kitten. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 Ford Fiesta, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1981 Ford Fiesta (64 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Reliant Kitten. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1981 Ford Fiesta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Reliant Kitten.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Ford Fiesta | 1975 Reliant Kitten | |
Make | Ford | Reliant |
Model | Fiesta | Kitten |
Year Released | 1981 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 957 cc | 848 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 39 HP | 39 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 64 Nm | 63 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 62.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 55.7 mm | 69.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 538 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 3350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2150 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 27 L |