1999 Lincoln Blackwood vs. 1975 Reliant Kitten
To start off, 1999 Lincoln Blackwood is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Reliant Kitten. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Reliant Kitten would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Lincoln Blackwood is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Lincoln Blackwood weights approximately 1175 kg more than 1975 Reliant Kitten.
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 Lincoln Blackwood (481 Nm) has 418 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Reliant Kitten. (63 Nm). This means 1999 Lincoln Blackwood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Reliant Kitten. 1999 Lincoln Blackwood has automatic transmission and 1975 Reliant Kitten has manual transmission. 1975 Reliant Kitten will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Lincoln Blackwood will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Lincoln Blackwood | 1975 Reliant Kitten | |
Make | Lincoln | Reliant |
Model | Blackwood | Kitten |
Year Released | 1999 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5400 cc | 848 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 40 HP |
Torque | 481 Nm | 63 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 3330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3520 mm | 2150 mm |