1958 Ford Anglia vs. 1981 Reliant Scimitar
To start off, 1981 Reliant Scimitar is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Reliant Scimitar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Reliant Scimitar (135 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1958 Ford Anglia. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Reliant Scimitar should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Reliant Scimitar weights approximately 525 kg more than 1958 Ford Anglia. 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, 1981 Reliant Scimitar (207 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Anglia. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1981 Reliant Scimitar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford Anglia. 1981 Reliant Scimitar has automatic transmission and 1958 Ford Anglia has manual transmission. 1958 Ford Anglia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Reliant Scimitar will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Ford Anglia | 1981 Reliant Scimitar | |
| Make | Ford | Reliant |
| Model | Anglia | Scimitar |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 2792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 207 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 68.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2640 mm |
