1989 Ford Sierra vs. 1997 Reliant Scimitar
To start off, 1997 Reliant Scimitar is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Ford Sierra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Ford Sierra would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Reliant Scimitar (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1989 Ford Sierra. (74 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Reliant Scimitar should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ford Sierra weights approximately 122 kg more than 1997 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, 1997 Reliant Scimitar (127 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Sierra. (123 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1997 Reliant Scimitar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Ford Sierra | 1997 Reliant Scimitar | |
| Make | Ford | Reliant |
| Model | Sierra | Scimitar |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1015 kg | 893 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2140 mm |
