1976 Ford Cortina vs. 1964 Reliant Scimitar
To start off, 1976 Ford Cortina 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 2,553 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Reliant Scimitar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Reliant Scimitar (120 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1976 Ford Cortina. (73 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Reliant Scimitar should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Cortina weights approximately 111 kg more than 1964 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, 1964 Reliant Scimitar (190 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Cortina. (117 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1964 Reliant Scimitar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ford Cortina | 1964 Reliant Scimitar | |
| Make | Ford | Reliant |
| Model | Cortina | Scimitar |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1593 cc | 2553 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 73 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 117 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.7 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1114 kg | 1003 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2340 mm |
