2000 Ford Artic vs. 1984 Reliant SE6

To start off, 2000 Ford Artic is newer by 16 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 3,998 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Ford Artic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Reliant SE6 (133 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2000 Ford Artic. (128 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Reliant SE6 should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Artic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Artic weights approximately 48 kg more 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, 2000 Ford Artic (325 Nm) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Reliant SE6. (233 Nm). This means 2000 Ford Artic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Reliant SE6. 2000 Ford Artic 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. 2000 Ford Artic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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