2005 Ford Falcon vs. 1978 Reliant Kitten
To start off, 2005 Ford Falcon is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Reliant Kitten. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Reliant Kitten would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Falcon (200 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 1978 Reliant Kitten. (40 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1978 Reliant Kitten. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Falcon weights approximately 1046 kg more than 1978 Reliant Kitten. 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, 2005 Ford Falcon (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 294 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Reliant Kitten. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Reliant Kitten. 2005 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1978 Reliant Kitten has manual transmission. 1978 Reliant Kitten will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Falcon | 1978 Reliant Kitten | |
Make | Ford | Reliant |
Model | Falcon | Kitten |
Year Released | 2005 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3984 cc | 846 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 40 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 357 Nm | 63 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92.4 mm | 62.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 69.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1581 kg | 535 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2150 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 27 L |