1977 Ford Cortina vs. 1977 Reliant Scimitar
To start off, both 1977 Ford Cortina and 1977 Reliant Scimitar were released in the same year (1977). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Reliant Scimitar (135 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1977 Ford Cortina. (123 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Reliant Scimitar should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Reliant Scimitar weights approximately 125 kg more than 1977 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 Ford Cortina (289 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Reliant Scimitar. (236 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1977 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Reliant Scimitar.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Ford Cortina | 1977 Reliant Scimitar | |
Make | Ford | Reliant |
Model | Cortina | Scimitar |
Year Released | 1977 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4093 cc | 2994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 135 HP |
Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 289 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1265 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2640 mm |