1947 Ford Taunus vs. 1982 Reliant Scimitar

To start off, 1982 Reliant Scimitar is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1947 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1947 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Reliant Scimitar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Reliant Scimitar (133 HP) has 99 more horse power than 1947 Ford Taunus. (34 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Reliant Scimitar should accelerate faster than 1947 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Reliant Scimitar weights approximately 470 kg more than 1947 Ford Taunus. 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. 1982 Reliant Scimitar has automatic transmission and 1947 Ford Taunus has manual transmission. 1947 Ford Taunus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Reliant Scimitar will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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