1959 Ferrari 250 GT vs. 1981 Reliant Scimitar
To start off, 1981 Reliant Scimitar is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ferrari 250 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ferrari 250 GT would be higher. At 2,952 cc (12 cylinders), 1959 Ferrari 250 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT (238 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1981 Reliant Scimitar. (135 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1981 Reliant Scimitar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Reliant Scimitar weights approximately 25 kg more than 1959 Ferrari 250 GT.
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, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT (262 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Reliant Scimitar. (207 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1959 Ferrari 250 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Reliant Scimitar.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ferrari 250 GT | 1981 Reliant Scimitar | |
Make | Ferrari | Reliant |
Model | 250 GT | Scimitar |
Year Released | 1959 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2952 cc | 2792 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 135 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 262 Nm | 207 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 68.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1265 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2640 mm |