1984 Ford Fairlane vs. 1977 Reliant SE6
To start off, 1984 Ford Fairlane is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Reliant SE6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Reliant SE6 would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Reliant SE6 (133 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1984 Ford Fairlane. (131 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Reliant SE6 should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 380 kg more than 1977 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, 1984 Ford Fairlane (305 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Reliant SE6. (233 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Reliant SE6. 1984 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1977 Reliant SE6 has manual transmission. 1977 Reliant SE6 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ford Fairlane | 1977 Reliant SE6 | |
Make | Ford | Reliant |
Model | Fairlane | SE6 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4093 cc | 2994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 233 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1250 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 |