2009 Ford Escape vs. 1975 Reliant Kitten
To start off, 2009 Ford Escape is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Reliant Kitten. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Reliant Kitten would be higher. At 2,488 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Ford Escape is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Escape (153 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1975 Reliant Kitten. (39 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 1975 Reliant Kitten. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford Escape weights approximately 428 kg more than 1975 Reliant Kitten. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Ford Escape is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1975 Reliant Kitten. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Ford Escape will offer significantly more control. 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 Escape (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Reliant Kitten. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Escape will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Reliant Kitten.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Escape | 1975 Reliant Kitten | |
| Make | Ford | Reliant |
| Model | Escape | Kitten |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2488 cc | 848 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 39 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 63 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 538 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2150 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 27 L |
