1992 Ford Scorpio vs. 1978 Reliant Scimitar
To start off, 1992 Ford Scorpio is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Reliant Scimitar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Reliant Scimitar would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Reliant Scimitar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Reliant Scimitar (135 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1992 Ford Scorpio. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Reliant Scimitar should accelerate faster than 1992 Ford Scorpio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 50 kg more than 1978 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, 1978 Reliant Scimitar (236 Nm) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Ford Scorpio. (160 Nm). This means 1978 Reliant Scimitar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Ford Scorpio.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Ford Scorpio | 1978 Reliant Scimitar | |
Make | Ford | Reliant |
Model | Scorpio | Scimitar |
Year Released | 1992 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 135 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 236 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 1265 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2640 mm |