1982 Ford Fairlane vs. 1985 Reliant SE6
To start off, 1985 Reliant SE6 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Reliant SE6 (133 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1982 Ford Fairlane. (125 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Reliant SE6 should accelerate faster than 1982 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 146 kg more than 1985 Reliant SE6.
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, 1982 Ford Fairlane (296 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Reliant SE6. (233 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1982 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Reliant SE6. 1982 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1985 Reliant SE6 has manual transmission. 1985 Reliant SE6 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Ford Fairlane | 1985 Reliant SE6 | |
Make | Ford | Reliant |
Model | Fairlane | SE6 |
Year Released | 1982 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4093 cc | 2994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 296 Nm | 233 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1254 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2650 mm |