1975 Ford Fairlane vs. 1973 Reliant Scimitar
To start off, 1975 Ford Fairlane is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Reliant Scimitar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Reliant Scimitar would be higher. At 4,096 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Ford Fairlane (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1973 Reliant Scimitar. (123 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1973 Reliant Scimitar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 256 kg more than 1973 Reliant Scimitar. 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, 1975 Ford Fairlane (326 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Reliant Scimitar. (266 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1975 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Reliant Scimitar.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Ford Fairlane | 1973 Reliant Scimitar | |
Make | Ford | Reliant |
Model | Fairlane | Scimitar |
Year Released | 1975 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4096 cc | 2994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 326 Nm | 266 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1194 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2540 mm |