1970 Ford Maverick vs. 1981 Reliant Scimitar

To start off, 1981 Reliant Scimitar is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Maverick. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Maverick would be higher. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Reliant Scimitar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Reliant Scimitar (135 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1970 Ford Maverick. (82 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Reliant Scimitar should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Reliant Scimitar weights approximately 50 kg more than 1970 Ford Maverick. 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, 1981 Reliant Scimitar (207 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Maverick. (178 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1981 Reliant Scimitar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Maverick. 1981 Reliant Scimitar has automatic transmission and 1970 Ford Maverick has manual transmission. 1970 Ford Maverick will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Reliant Scimitar will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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