1961 Ford Prefect vs. 1981 Reliant Scimitar
To start off, 1981 Reliant Scimitar is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Ford Prefect 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 100 more horse power than 1961 Ford Prefect. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Reliant Scimitar should accelerate faster than 1961 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Reliant Scimitar weights approximately 487 kg more than 1961 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, 1981 Reliant Scimitar (207 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1981 Reliant Scimitar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Ford Prefect | 1981 Reliant Scimitar | |
| Make | Ford | Reliant |
| Model | Prefect | Scimitar |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 997 cc | 2792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 207 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 778 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2640 mm |
