1985 Reliant Scimitar vs. 2008 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2008 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Reliant Scimitar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Reliant Scimitar would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Crown Victoria (239 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 1985 Reliant Scimitar. (95 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1985 Reliant Scimitar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 1969 kg more than 1985 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, 2008 Ford Crown Victoria (374 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 242 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Reliant Scimitar. (132 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Reliant Scimitar. 2008 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1985 Reliant Scimitar has manual transmission. 1985 Reliant Scimitar will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Reliant Scimitar | 2008 Ford Crown Victoria | |
| Make | Reliant | Ford |
| Model | Scimitar | Crown Victoria |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 4604 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 239 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 132 Nm | 374 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 887 kg | 2856 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2920 mm |
