1955 Ferrari D 50 vs. 1979 Reliant Scimitar

To start off, 1979 Reliant Scimitar is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Ferrari D 50. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Ferrari D 50 would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Reliant Scimitar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Ferrari D 50 (262 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1979 Reliant Scimitar. (136 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Ferrari D 50 should accelerate faster than 1979 Reliant Scimitar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Reliant Scimitar weights approximately 625 kg more than 1955 Ferrari D 50.

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. 1979 Reliant Scimitar has automatic transmission and 1955 Ferrari D 50 has manual transmission. 1955 Ferrari D 50 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Reliant Scimitar will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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