1958 Ford Prefect vs. 1996 Reliant Scimitar
To start off, 1996 Reliant Scimitar is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ford Prefect would be higher. At 1,398 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Reliant Scimitar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Reliant Scimitar (105 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1958 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Reliant Scimitar should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Reliant Scimitar weights approximately 128 kg more than 1958 Ford Prefect. 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, 1996 Reliant Scimitar (127 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1996 Reliant Scimitar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Ford Prefect | 1996 Reliant Scimitar | |
| Make | Ford | Reliant |
| Model | Prefect | Scimitar |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 765 kg | 893 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2140 mm |
