1997 Mercury MC4 vs. 1984 Reliant SE6
To start off, 1997 Mercury MC4 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Reliant SE6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Reliant SE6 would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Mercury MC4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Mercury MC4 (202 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1984 Reliant SE6. (133 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Mercury MC4 should accelerate faster than 1984 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, 1997 Mercury MC4 (387 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Reliant SE6. (233 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1997 Mercury MC4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Reliant SE6. 1997 Mercury MC4 has automatic transmission and 1984 Reliant SE6 has manual transmission. 1984 Reliant SE6 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Mercury MC4 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Mercury MC4 | 1984 Reliant SE6 | |
Make | Mercury | Reliant |
Model | MC4 | SE6 |
Year Released | 1997 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4601 cc | 2994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 202 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 387 Nm | 233 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |