1981 Ford Granada vs. 1981 Reliant Scimitar
To start off, both 1981 Ford Granada and 1981 Reliant Scimitar were released in the same year (1981). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Reliant Scimitar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Reliant Scimitar (133 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1981 Ford Granada. (98 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Reliant Scimitar should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Granada.
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, 1981 Reliant Scimitar (206 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Granada. (151 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1981 Reliant Scimitar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Granada. 1981 Reliant Scimitar has automatic transmission and 1981 Ford Granada has manual transmission. 1981 Ford Granada will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Reliant Scimitar will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Ford Granada | 1981 Reliant Scimitar | |
| Make | Ford | Reliant |
| Model | Granada | Scimitar |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 2790 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 98 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2640 mm |
