1959 Ford Popular vs. 1988 Reliant Scimitar
To start off, 1988 Reliant Scimitar is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ford Popular. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ford Popular would be higher. At 1,392 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Reliant Scimitar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Reliant Scimitar (74 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1959 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Reliant Scimitar should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Reliant Scimitar weights approximately 111 kg more than 1959 Ford Popular. 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, 1988 Reliant Scimitar (109 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1988 Reliant Scimitar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Popular.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ford Popular | 1988 Reliant Scimitar | |
| Make | Ford | Reliant |
| Model | Popular | Scimitar |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1392 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 26 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 63 Nm | 109 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 846 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2140 mm |
