2001 Ford Falcon vs. 1967 Reliant Rebel
To start off, 2001 Ford Falcon is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Reliant Rebel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Reliant Rebel would be higher. At 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford Falcon (220 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 1967 Reliant Rebel. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1967 Reliant Rebel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Falcon weights approximately 905 kg more than 1967 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, 2001 Ford Falcon (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 306 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Reliant Rebel. (51 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2001 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Reliant Rebel.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Ford Falcon | 1967 Reliant Rebel | |
Make | Ford | Reliant |
Model | Falcon | Rebel |
Year Released | 2001 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3983 cc | 748 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 220 HP | 35 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 357 Nm | 51 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 610 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 3660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 38 L |