2009 Ford F-250 vs. 1973 Reliant Rebel
To start off, 2009 Ford F-250 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Reliant Rebel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Reliant Rebel would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford F-250 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 269 more horse power than 1973 Reliant Rebel. (31 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 1973 Reliant Rebel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford F-250 weights approximately 391 kg more than 1973 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, 2009 Ford F-250 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 443 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Reliant Rebel. (52 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Reliant Rebel.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford F-250 | 1973 Reliant Rebel | |
| Make | Ford | Reliant |
| Model | F-250 | Rebel |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5400 cc | 701 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 31 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 52 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5770 mm | 3510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2270 mm |
