1970 Ford Mustang vs. 1996 Reliant Scimitar
To start off, 1996 Reliant Scimitar is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 7,014 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Reliant Scimitar (105 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1970 Ford Mustang. (99 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Reliant Scimitar should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Mustang weights approximately 691 kg more than 1996 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, 1970 Ford Mustang (637 Nm) has 510 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Reliant Scimitar. (127 Nm). This means 1970 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Reliant Scimitar.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Mustang | 1996 Reliant Scimitar | |
Make | Ford | Reliant |
Model | Mustang | Scimitar |
Year Released | 1970 | 1996 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7014 cc | 1398 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 99 HP | 105 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 637 Nm | 127 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1584 kg | 893 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2140 mm |