1956 Ford Consul vs. 1994 Reliant Scimitar
To start off, 1994 Reliant Scimitar is newer by 38 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 1,703 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Reliant Scimitar (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1956 Ford Consul. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Reliant Scimitar should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Ford Consul weights approximately 195 kg more than 1994 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, 1994 Reliant Scimitar (127 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Consul. (124 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1994 Reliant Scimitar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Ford Consul | 1994 Reliant Scimitar | |
Make | Ford | Reliant |
Model | Consul | Scimitar |
Year Released | 1956 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1703 cc | 1398 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1089 kg | 894 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2140 mm |