2001 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1977 Reliant SE6
To start off, 2001 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Reliant SE6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Reliant SE6 would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford Crown Victoria (235 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1977 Reliant SE6. (133 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1977 Reliant SE6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 531 kg more than 1977 Reliant SE6. 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, 2001 Ford Crown Victoria (367 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Reliant SE6. (233 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2001 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Reliant SE6. 2001 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1977 Reliant SE6 has manual transmission. 1977 Reliant SE6 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Ford Crown Victoria | 1977 Reliant SE6 | |
| Make | Ford | Reliant |
| Model | Crown Victoria | SE6 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 2994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 367 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1781 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2650 mm |
