1980 Reliant Scimitar vs. 2010 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2010 Ford Ranger is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Reliant Scimitar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Reliant Scimitar would be higher. At 2,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Reliant Scimitar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Ranger (143 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1980 Reliant Scimitar. (133 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 1980 Reliant Scimitar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Ranger weights approximately 182 kg more than 1980 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, 2010 Ford Ranger (209 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Reliant Scimitar. (206 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Reliant Scimitar.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Reliant Scimitar | 2010 Ford Ranger | |
| Make | Reliant | Ford |
| Model | Scimitar | Ranger |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2790 cc | 2300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 1447 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 5171 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1763 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1684 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 3193 mm |
