2009 Ford E-250 vs. 1980 Reliant GTC
To start off, 2009 Ford E-250 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Reliant GTC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Reliant GTC would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford E-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford E-250 (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1980 Reliant GTC. (135 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford E-250 should accelerate faster than 1980 Reliant GTC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Reliant GTC weights approximately 324 kg more than 2009 Ford E-250.
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, 2009 Ford E-250 (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Reliant GTC. (206 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Ford E-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Reliant GTC. 2009 Ford E-250 has automatic transmission and 1980 Reliant GTC has manual transmission. 1980 Reliant GTC will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Ford E-250 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford E-250 | 1980 Reliant GTC | |
| Make | Ford | Reliant |
| Model | E-250 | GTC |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4606 cc | 2792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 388 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6030 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2140 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 91 L |
