1970 Ford 12 M vs. 1970 Reliant Scimitar
To start off, both 1970 Ford 12 M and 1970 Reliant Scimitar were released in the same year (1970). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Reliant Scimitar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Reliant Scimitar (123 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1970 Ford 12 M. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Reliant Scimitar should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford 12 M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Reliant Scimitar weights approximately 340 kg more than 1970 Ford 12 M. 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, 1970 Reliant Scimitar (267 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford 12 M. (93 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1970 Reliant Scimitar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford 12 M.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford 12 M | 1970 Reliant Scimitar | |
| Make | Ford | Reliant |
| Model | 12 M | Scimitar |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1305 cc | 2994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 93 Nm | 267 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2540 mm |
