1976 Ferrari 400 vs. 1964 Reliant Scimitar
To start off, 1976 Ferrari 400 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Reliant Scimitar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Reliant Scimitar would be higher. At 4,822 cc (12 cylinders), 1976 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ferrari 400 (335 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 215 more horse power than 1964 Reliant Scimitar. (120 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1964 Reliant Scimitar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 827 kg more than 1964 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, 1976 Ferrari 400 (422 Nm) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Reliant Scimitar. (190 Nm). This means 1976 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Reliant Scimitar.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ferrari 400 | 1964 Reliant Scimitar | |
Make | Ferrari | Reliant |
Model | 400 | Scimitar |
Year Released | 1976 | 1964 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4822 cc | 2553 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 335 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 422 Nm | 190 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 79.5 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1003 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2340 mm |