1953 Ford Prefect vs. 1987 Reliant Scimitar
To start off, 1987 Reliant Scimitar is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Ford Prefect would be higher. At 1,392 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Reliant Scimitar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Reliant Scimitar (74 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1953 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Reliant Scimitar should accelerate faster than 1953 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Reliant Scimitar weights approximately 75 kg more than 1953 Ford Prefect. 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, 1987 Reliant Scimitar (109 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1987 Reliant Scimitar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Ford Prefect | 1987 Reliant Scimitar | |
Make | Ford | Reliant |
Model | Prefect | Scimitar |
Year Released | 1953 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1392 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 31 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 71 Nm | 109 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 765 kg | 840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2140 mm |