1968 Ford Escort vs. 1978 Reliant Scimitar
To start off, 1978 Reliant Scimitar is newer by 10 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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Reliant Scimitar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Reliant Scimitar (135 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (56 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Reliant Scimitar should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Reliant Scimitar weights approximately 460 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, 1978 Reliant Scimitar (236 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (98 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1978 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 | 1978 Reliant Scimitar | |
Make | Ford | Reliant |
Model | Escort | Scimitar |
Year Released | 1968 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 56 HP | 135 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 98 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 93.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 72.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 1265 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 27 L |