1987 Ford Sierra vs. 1967 Reliant Rebel
To start off, 1987 Ford Sierra is newer by 20 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 2,303 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ford Sierra (66 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1967 Reliant Rebel. (31 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 1967 Reliant Rebel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ford Sierra weights approximately 671 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, 1987 Ford Sierra (142 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Reliant Rebel. (51 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1987 Ford Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Reliant Rebel.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Ford Sierra | 1967 Reliant Rebel | |
Make | Ford | Reliant |
Model | Sierra | Rebel |
Year Released | 1987 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2303 cc | 701 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 31 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 142 Nm | 51 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1205 kg | 534 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2270 mm |