1950 Ford Vedette vs. 1984 Reliant Scimitar
To start off, 1984 Reliant Scimitar is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Ford Vedette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Ford Vedette would be higher. At 2,158 cc (8 cylinders), 1950 Ford Vedette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Reliant Scimitar (96 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1950 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Reliant Scimitar should accelerate faster than 1950 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Ford Vedette weights approximately 279 kg more than 1984 Reliant Scimitar.
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, 1984 Reliant Scimitar (132 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1984 Reliant Scimitar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Ford Vedette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Ford Vedette | 1984 Reliant Scimitar | |
| Make | Ford | Reliant |
| Model | Vedette | Scimitar |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2158 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 846 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2140 mm |
