1993 Ford Fairlane vs. 1967 Reliant Rebel
To start off, 1993 Ford Fairlane is newer by 26 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 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Ford Fairlane (198 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 1967 Reliant Rebel. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1967 Reliant Rebel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 1000 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, 1993 Ford Fairlane (348 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 297 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Reliant Rebel. (51 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1993 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Reliant Rebel. 1993 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1967 Reliant Rebel has manual transmission. 1967 Reliant Rebel will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Ford Fairlane | 1967 Reliant Rebel | |
Make | Ford | Reliant |
Model | Fairlane | Rebel |
Year Released | 1993 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3984 cc | 748 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 198 HP | 35 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 348 Nm | 51 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 610 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 3660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2270 mm |