1981 Ford Granada vs. 1980 Reliant Kitten
To start off, 1981 Ford Granada is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Reliant Kitten. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Reliant Kitten would be higher. At 1,591 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ford Granada (74 HP) has 35 more horse power than 1980 Reliant Kitten. (39 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1980 Reliant Kitten. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Granada weights approximately 700 kg more than 1980 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, 1981 Ford Granada (119 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Reliant Kitten. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1981 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Reliant Kitten.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Ford Granada | 1980 Reliant Kitten | |
Make | Ford | Reliant |
Model | Granada | Kitten |
Year Released | 1981 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1591 cc | 848 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 39 HP |
Torque | 119 Nm | 63 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1235 kg | 535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 3330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2150 mm |