1988 Ford Thunderbird vs. 1968 Reliant Regal
To start off, 1988 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 20 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 3,797 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ford Thunderbird (210 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 1968 Reliant Regal. (29 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 1968 Reliant Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 1255 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, 1988 Ford Thunderbird (427 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 381 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Reliant Regal. (46 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1988 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Reliant Regal.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ford Thunderbird | 1968 Reliant Regal | |
| Make | Ford | Reliant |
| Model | Thunderbird | Regal |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3797 cc | 700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 46 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.8 mm | 60.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 61 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 7.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 120 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 455 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 3440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 1940 mm |
