1977 Ford Megastar II vs. 1994 Reliant Scimitar
To start off, 1994 Reliant Scimitar is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ford Megastar II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ford Megastar II would be higher. At 1,993 cc, 1977 Ford Megastar II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Ford Megastar II (108 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1994 Reliant Scimitar. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ford Megastar II should accelerate faster than 1994 Reliant Scimitar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford Megastar II weights approximately 26 kg more than 1994 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, 1977 Ford Megastar II (170 Nm) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Reliant Scimitar. (127 Nm). This means 1977 Ford Megastar II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Reliant Scimitar.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Ford Megastar II | 1994 Reliant Scimitar | |
Make | Ford | Reliant |
Model | Megastar II | Scimitar |
Year Released | 1977 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1398 cc |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 127 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 894 kg |