1966 Marcos 1500 vs. 1987 Reliant Scimitar
To start off, 1987 Reliant Scimitar is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Marcos 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Marcos 1500 would be higher. At 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Marcos 1500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Marcos 1500 (85 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1987 Reliant Scimitar. (74 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Marcos 1500 should accelerate faster than 1987 Reliant Scimitar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Reliant Scimitar weights approximately 130 kg more than 1966 Marcos 1500.
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, 1966 Marcos 1500 (131 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Reliant Scimitar. (109 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1966 Marcos 1500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Reliant Scimitar.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Marcos 1500 | 1987 Reliant Scimitar | |
| Make | Marcos | Reliant |
| Model | 1500 | Scimitar |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1392 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 109 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2140 mm |
