1984 Ford Sierra vs. 1975 Reliant Scimitar
To start off, 1984 Ford Sierra is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Reliant Scimitar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Reliant Scimitar would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Reliant Scimitar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Reliant Scimitar (135 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1984 Ford Sierra. (75 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Reliant Scimitar should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Reliant Scimitar weights approximately 226 kg more than 1984 Ford Sierra. 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, 1975 Reliant Scimitar (236 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Sierra. (119 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1975 Reliant Scimitar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ford Sierra | 1975 Reliant Scimitar | |
Make | Ford | Reliant |
Model | Sierra | Scimitar |
Year Released | 1984 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1608 cc | 2994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 135 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 119 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.8 mm | 93.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 72.4 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1266 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 27 L |