1982 Reliant Kitten vs. 2010 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2010 Ford Falcon is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Reliant Kitten. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Reliant Kitten would be higher. At 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Falcon (362 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 322 more horse power than 1982 Reliant Kitten. (40 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1982 Reliant Kitten. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Falcon weights approximately 1169 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, 2010 Ford Falcon (533 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 470 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Reliant Kitten. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Reliant Kitten. 2010 Ford Falcon 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. 2010 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Reliant Kitten | 2010 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Reliant | Ford |
| Model | Kitten | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1982 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 846 cc | 3983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 362 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 63 Nm | 533 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 62.5 mm | 92.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.1 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 535 kg | 1704 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3330 mm | 4967 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1868 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1433 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2150 mm | 2838 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 68 L |
