1964 Ford Falcon vs. 1972 Reliant Scimitar
To start off, 1972 Reliant Scimitar is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Reliant Scimitar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ford Falcon (282 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 1972 Reliant Scimitar. (138 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1972 Reliant Scimitar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Reliant Scimitar weights approximately 407 kg more than 1964 Ford Falcon.
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, 1972 Reliant Scimitar (260 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Falcon. (244 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1972 Reliant Scimitar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Ford Falcon | 1972 Reliant Scimitar | |
| Make | Ford | Reliant |
| Model | Falcon | Scimitar |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2890 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 20.2:1 | 8.9:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 1107 kg |
