1969 Ford Mustang vs. 1973 Reliant Scimitar
To start off, 1973 Reliant Scimitar is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Reliant Scimitar (123 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1969 Ford Mustang. (120 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Reliant Scimitar should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Ford Mustang weights approximately 222 kg more than 1973 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, 1973 Reliant Scimitar (266 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Mustang. (257 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1973 Reliant Scimitar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Ford Mustang | 1973 Reliant Scimitar | |
Make | Ford | Reliant |
Model | Mustang | Scimitar |
Year Released | 1969 | 1973 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3273 cc | 2994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 257 Nm | 266 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1416 kg | 1194 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2540 mm |