1970 Ford Corsair 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 Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Reliant Scimitar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Reliant Scimitar (95 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1970 Ford Corsair. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Reliant Scimitar should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Reliant Scimitar weights approximately 2 kg more than 1970 Ford Corsair. 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, 1985 Reliant Scimitar (132 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Corsair. (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1985 Reliant Scimitar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford Corsair | 1985 Reliant Scimitar | |
| Make | Ford | Reliant |
| Model | Corsair | Scimitar |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 95 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 887 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2140 mm |
