1999 Ford Falcon vs. 1974 Reliant Rebel
To start off, 1999 Ford Falcon is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Reliant Rebel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Reliant Rebel would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ford Falcon (232 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 201 more horse power than 1974 Reliant Rebel. (31 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1974 Reliant Rebel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Ford Falcon weights approximately 955 kg more than 1974 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, 1999 Ford Falcon (374 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 322 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Reliant Rebel. (52 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Reliant Rebel.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Ford Falcon | 1974 Reliant Rebel | |
Make | Ford | Reliant |
Model | Falcon | Rebel |
Year Released | 1999 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3984 cc | 701 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 232 HP | 31 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 374 Nm | 52 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92.3 mm | 60.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 61 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 8.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 3510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2270 mm |