1954 Ford Zephyr vs. 1985 Reliant Scimitar
To start off, 1985 Reliant Scimitar is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 2,262 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Reliant Scimitar (95 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1954 Ford Zephyr. (57 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Reliant Scimitar should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 259 kg more than 1985 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, 1954 Ford Zephyr (151 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Reliant Scimitar. (132 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1954 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Reliant Scimitar.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Ford Zephyr | 1985 Reliant Scimitar | |
Make | Ford | Reliant |
Model | Zephyr | Scimitar |
Year Released | 1954 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2262 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 95 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 151 Nm | 132 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 80.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 79.5 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1146 kg | 887 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2140 mm |