1956 Ford Consul vs. 1979 Reliant Scimitar
To start off, 1979 Reliant Scimitar is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ford Consul would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Reliant Scimitar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Reliant Scimitar (136 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1956 Ford Consul. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Reliant Scimitar should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Reliant Scimitar weights approximately 176 kg more than 1956 Ford Consul. 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, 1979 Reliant Scimitar (236 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Consul. (124 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1979 Reliant Scimitar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Consul. 1979 Reliant Scimitar has automatic transmission and 1956 Ford Consul has manual transmission. 1956 Ford Consul 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.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Ford Consul | 1979 Reliant Scimitar | |
Make | Ford | Reliant |
Model | Consul | Scimitar |
Year Released | 1956 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1703 cc | 2994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 136 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 93.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 72.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 128 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1089 kg | 1265 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 27 L |