1989 Ferrari F1 89 vs. 1985 Reliant Scimitar
To start off, 1989 Ferrari F1 89 is newer by 4 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 3,498 cc (12 cylinders), 1989 Ferrari F1 89 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ferrari F1 89 (593 HP @ 12500 RPM) has 460 more horse power than 1985 Reliant Scimitar. (133 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ferrari F1 89 should accelerate faster than 1985 Reliant Scimitar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Reliant Scimitar weights approximately 785 kg more than 1989 Ferrari F1 89.
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. 1985 Reliant Scimitar has automatic transmission and 1989 Ferrari F1 89 has manual transmission. 1989 Ferrari F1 89 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Reliant Scimitar will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1989 Ferrari F1 89 | 1985 Reliant Scimitar | |
Make | Ferrari | Reliant |
Model | F1 89 | Scimitar |
Year Released | 1989 | 1985 |
Engine Size | 3498 cc | 2790 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 593 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 12500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 515 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2140 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 960 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2640 mm |