1968 Ford Zephyr vs. 1995 Reliant Scimitar
To start off, 1995 Reliant Scimitar is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Reliant Scimitar (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1968 Ford Zephyr. (81 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Reliant Scimitar should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 361 kg more than 1995 Reliant Scimitar.
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, 1968 Ford Zephyr (153 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Reliant Scimitar. (127 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1968 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Reliant Scimitar.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford Zephyr | 1995 Reliant Scimitar | |
| Make | Ford | Reliant |
| Model | Zephyr | Scimitar |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1254 kg | 893 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2140 mm |
