1976 Ford Cortina vs. 1984 Reliant Scimitar

To start off, 1984 Reliant Scimitar is newer by 8 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 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Reliant Scimitar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Reliant Scimitar (133 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1976 Ford Cortina. (73 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Reliant Scimitar should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Reliant Scimitar weights approximately 186 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, 1984 Reliant Scimitar (206 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Cortina. (117 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1984 Reliant Scimitar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Cortina. 1984 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. 1984 Reliant Scimitar will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1976 Ford Cortina 1984 Reliant Scimitar
Make Ford Reliant
Model Cortina Scimitar
Year Released 1976 1984
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1593 cc 2792 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 73 HP 133 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 117 Nm 206 Nm
Torque RPM 2700 RPM 3000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 87.7 mm 93 mm
Engine Stroke Size 66 mm 68.5 mm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Vehicle Weight 1114 kg 1300 kg
Vehicle Length 4490 mm 4450 mm
Vehicle Width 1710 mm 1720 mm
Vehicle Height 1370 mm 1330 mm
Wheelbase Size 2590 mm 2640 mm


 

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