1989 Ford RS 200 vs. 1981 Reliant Scimitar
To start off, 1989 Ford RS 200 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Reliant Scimitar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Reliant Scimitar would be higher. At 2,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Reliant Scimitar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ford RS 200 (247 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1981 Reliant Scimitar. (133 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ford RS 200 should accelerate faster than 1981 Reliant Scimitar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Reliant Scimitar weights approximately 118 kg more than 1989 Ford RS 200.
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, 1989 Ford RS 200 (292 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Reliant Scimitar. (206 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1989 Ford RS 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Reliant Scimitar.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Ford RS 200 | 1981 Reliant Scimitar | |
Make | Ford | Reliant |
Model | RS 200 | Scimitar |
Year Released | 1989 | 1981 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1804 cc | 2790 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 292 Nm | 206 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77.7 mm | 68.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1182 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2640 mm |