1964 Reliant Scimitar vs. 2012 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2012 Ford Falcon is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Reliant Scimitar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Reliant Scimitar would be higher. At 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Falcon (265 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 1964 Reliant Scimitar. (120 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1964 Reliant Scimitar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Falcon weights approximately 754 kg more than 1964 Reliant Scimitar. 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, 2012 Ford Falcon (409 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Reliant Scimitar. (190 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Reliant Scimitar.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Reliant Scimitar | 2012 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Reliant | Ford |
Model | Scimitar | Falcon |
Year Released | 1964 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2553 cc | 3983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 265 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 409 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 92.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 12.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1003 kg | 1757 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4955 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1868 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1453 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2838 mm |