1970 Ford Capri vs. 1985 Reliant Scimitar
To start off, 1985 Reliant Scimitar is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Capri would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Capri (138 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1985 Reliant Scimitar. (133 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1985 Reliant Scimitar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Reliant Scimitar weights approximately 162 kg more than 1970 Ford Capri.
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 Ford Capri (236 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Reliant Scimitar. (206 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Reliant Scimitar.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Capri | 1985 Reliant Scimitar | |
Make | Ford | Reliant |
Model | Capri | Scimitar |
Year Released | 1970 | 1985 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2994 cc | 2790 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 236 Nm | 206 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.7 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.4 mm | 68.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1103 kg | 1265 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 91 L |