2004 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1979 Reliant SE6
To start off, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Reliant SE6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Reliant SE6 would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria (239 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1979 Reliant SE6. (133 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1979 Reliant SE6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 590 kg more than 1979 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, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria (374 Nm) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Reliant SE6. (233 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Reliant SE6. 2004 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1979 Reliant SE6 has manual transmission. 1979 Reliant SE6 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Crown Victoria | 1979 Reliant SE6 | |
| Make | Ford | Reliant |
| Model | Crown Victoria | SE6 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4604 cc | 2994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 239 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 374 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2650 mm |
