1968 Ford Escort vs. 1974 Reliant Scimitar
To start off, 1974 Reliant Scimitar is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford Escort would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Reliant Scimitar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Reliant Scimitar (123 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (75 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Reliant Scimitar should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Reliant Scimitar weights approximately 360 kg more than 1968 Ford Escort. 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, 1974 Reliant Scimitar (267 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (101 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1974 Reliant Scimitar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Ford Escort | 1974 Reliant Scimitar | |
Make | Ford | Reliant |
Model | Escort | Scimitar |
Year Released | 1968 | 1974 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1296 cc | 2994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 101 Nm | 267 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 1190 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2540 mm |