1971 Reliant Scimitar vs. 1984 Ford Granada
To start off, 1984 Ford Granada is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Reliant Scimitar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Reliant Scimitar would be higher. At 2,992 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Reliant Scimitar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Reliant Scimitar (123 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1984 Ford Granada. (98 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Reliant Scimitar should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Granada weights approximately 110 kg more than 1971 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, 1971 Reliant Scimitar (266 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Granada. (151 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1971 Reliant Scimitar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Granada. 1984 Ford Granada has automatic transmission and 1971 Reliant Scimitar has manual transmission. 1971 Reliant Scimitar will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Ford Granada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Reliant Scimitar | 1984 Ford Granada | |
| Make | Reliant | Ford |
| Model | Scimitar | Granada |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2992 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 266 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2780 mm |
