1951 Ford Vedette vs. 1989 Reliant Scimitar
To start off, 1989 Reliant Scimitar is newer by 38 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 2,158 cc (8 cylinders), 1951 Ford Vedette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Reliant Scimitar (75 HP) has 9 more horse power than 1951 Ford Vedette. (66 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Reliant Scimitar should accelerate faster than 1951 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Ford Vedette weights approximately 288 kg more than 1989 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, 1951 Ford Vedette (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Reliant Scimitar. (109 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1951 Ford Vedette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Reliant Scimitar.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Ford Vedette | 1989 Reliant Scimitar | |
Make | Ford | Reliant |
Model | Vedette | Scimitar |
Year Released | 1951 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2158 cc | 1390 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 75 HP |
Torque | 122 Nm | 109 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1128 kg | 840 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 |