1982 Ford Granada vs. 1967 Reliant Rebel
To start off, 1982 Ford Granada is newer by 15 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 2,497 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ford Granada (69 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1967 Reliant Rebel. (31 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1967 Reliant Rebel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Granada weights approximately 836 kg more than 1967 Reliant Rebel. 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, 1982 Ford Granada (148 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Reliant Rebel. (51 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1982 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Reliant Rebel.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Ford Granada | 1967 Reliant Rebel | |
Make | Ford | Reliant |
Model | Granada | Rebel |
Year Released | 1982 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 701 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 69 HP | 31 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 51 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 23.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 101 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 534 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 3710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 27 L |