1970 Ford Taunus vs. 1977 Reliant Scimitar
To start off, 1977 Reliant Scimitar is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Reliant Scimitar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Reliant Scimitar (135 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1970 Ford Taunus. (81 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Reliant Scimitar should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Reliant Scimitar weights approximately 225 kg more than 1970 Ford Taunus. 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, 1977 Reliant Scimitar (236 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Taunus. (126 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1977 Reliant Scimitar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Taunus. 1977 Reliant Scimitar has automatic transmission and 1970 Ford Taunus has manual transmission. 1970 Ford Taunus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Reliant Scimitar will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford Taunus | 1977 Reliant Scimitar | |
| Make | Ford | Reliant |
| Model | Taunus | Scimitar |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 2994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.6 mm | 93.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 72.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 27 L |
