1981 Ford Cortina vs. 1977 Reliant Scimitar
To start off, 1981 Ford Cortina is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Reliant Scimitar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Reliant Scimitar 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 76 more horse power than 1981 Ford Cortina. (59 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Reliant Scimitar should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Reliant Scimitar weights approximately 265 kg more than 1981 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 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Cortina. (92 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1977 Reliant Scimitar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Ford Cortina | 1977 Reliant Scimitar | |
Make | Ford | Reliant |
Model | Cortina | Scimitar |
Year Released | 1981 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1293 cc | 2994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 135 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 92 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 93.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 72.4 mm |
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 | 1000 kg | 1265 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 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 |