1988 Ford Sierra vs. 1990 Reliant Scimitar
To start off, 1990 Reliant Scimitar is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Ford Sierra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Ford Sierra would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Reliant Scimitar (75 HP) has 1 more horse power than 1988 Ford Sierra. (74 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Reliant Scimitar should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ford Sierra weights approximately 170 kg more than 1990 Reliant Scimitar.
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, 1988 Ford Sierra (122 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Reliant Scimitar. (110 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1988 Ford Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Reliant Scimitar.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ford Sierra | 1990 Reliant Scimitar | |
| Make | Ford | Reliant |
| Model | Sierra | Scimitar |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1392 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 75 HP |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2140 mm |
