1954 Ferrari 553 F1 vs. 1975 Reliant Scimitar
To start off, 1975 Reliant Scimitar is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Ferrari 553 F1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Ferrari 553 F1 would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Reliant Scimitar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Ferrari 553 F1 (256 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 1975 Reliant Scimitar. (135 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Ferrari 553 F1 should accelerate faster than 1975 Reliant Scimitar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Reliant Scimitar weights approximately 676 kg more than 1954 Ferrari 553 F1.
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.
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1954 Ferrari 553 F1 | 1975 Reliant Scimitar | |
Make | Ferrari | Reliant |
Model | 553 F1 | Scimitar |
Year Released | 1954 | 1975 |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 2994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 256 HP | 135 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 590 kg | 1266 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2640 mm |