1984 Ford Sierra vs. 1968 Reliant Regal
To start off, 1984 Ford Sierra is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Reliant Regal. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Reliant Regal would be higher. At 1,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford Sierra (59 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1968 Reliant Regal. (29 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 1968 Reliant Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Sierra weights approximately 515 kg more than 1968 Reliant Regal. 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, 1984 Ford Sierra (98 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Reliant Regal. (46 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Reliant Regal.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ford Sierra | 1968 Reliant Regal | |
| Make | Ford | Reliant |
| Model | Sierra | Regal |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1294 cc | 700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 46 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.1 mm | 60.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 61 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 455 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 3440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 1940 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 27 L |
