1967 Mercury Comet vs. 1990 Reliant Scimitar
To start off, 1990 Reliant Scimitar is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Mercury Comet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Mercury Comet would be higher. At 3,279 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Mercury Comet (118 HP) has 43 more horse power than 1990 Reliant Scimitar. (75 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1990 Reliant Scimitar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Comet weights approximately 522 kg more than 1990 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, 1967 Mercury Comet (258 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Reliant Scimitar. (110 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Reliant Scimitar.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Mercury Comet | 1990 Reliant Scimitar | |
Make | Mercury | Reliant |
Model | Comet | Scimitar |
Year Released | 1967 | 1990 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3279 cc | 1392 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 75 HP |
Torque | 258 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1362 kg | 840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2140 mm |