1951 Ford Vedette vs. 1986 Reliant Scimitar
To start off, 1986 Reliant Scimitar is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Ford Vedette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Ford Vedette would be higher. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Reliant Scimitar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Reliant Scimitar (133 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1951 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Reliant Scimitar should accelerate faster than 1951 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Reliant Scimitar weights approximately 137 kg more than 1951 Ford Vedette. 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, 1986 Reliant Scimitar (206 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1986 Reliant Scimitar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Ford Vedette. 1986 Reliant Scimitar has automatic transmission and 1951 Ford Vedette has manual transmission. 1951 Ford Vedette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Reliant Scimitar will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Ford Vedette | 1986 Reliant Scimitar | |
| Make | Ford | Reliant |
| Model | Vedette | Scimitar |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2158 cc | 2792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1128 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2640 mm |
