1976 Ford Cortina vs. 1977 Reliant Scimitar
To start off, 1977 Reliant Scimitar is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Cortina 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 34 more horse power than 1976 Ford Cortina. (101 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Reliant Scimitar should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Reliant Scimitar weights approximately 203 kg more than 1976 Ford Cortina. 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 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Cortina. (152 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1977 Reliant Scimitar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Cortina. 1977 Reliant Scimitar has automatic transmission and 1976 Ford Cortina has manual transmission. 1976 Ford Cortina 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:
1976 Ford Cortina | 1977 Reliant Scimitar | |
Make | Ford | Reliant |
Model | Cortina | Scimitar |
Year Released | 1976 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 2994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 135 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.8 mm | 93.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 72.4 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1062 kg | 1265 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 27 L |