1963 Ford Consul vs. 1980 Reliant Scimitar
To start off, 1980 Reliant Scimitar is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ford Consul would be higher. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Reliant Scimitar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Reliant Scimitar (133 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1963 Ford Consul. (53 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Reliant Scimitar should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Reliant Scimitar weights approximately 418 kg more than 1963 Ford Consul. 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, 1980 Reliant Scimitar (206 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1980 Reliant Scimitar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Consul. 1980 Reliant Scimitar has automatic transmission and 1963 Ford Consul has manual transmission. 1963 Ford Consul will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Reliant Scimitar will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Ford Consul | 1980 Reliant Scimitar | |
Make | Ford | Reliant |
Model | Consul | Scimitar |
Year Released | 1963 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1340 cc | 2792 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 100 Nm | 206 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 65.1 mm | 68.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 882 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2640 mm |