1994 Ford Fairlane vs. 1972 Reliant Scimitar
To start off, 1994 Ford Fairlane is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Reliant Scimitar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Reliant Scimitar would be higher. At 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Ford Fairlane (198 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1972 Reliant Scimitar. (123 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1972 Reliant Scimitar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 420 kg more than 1972 Reliant Scimitar. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1994 Ford Fairlane (348 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Reliant Scimitar. (266 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1994 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Reliant Scimitar. 1994 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1972 Reliant Scimitar has manual transmission. 1972 Reliant Scimitar will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1994 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Ford Fairlane | 1972 Reliant Scimitar | |
Make | Ford | Reliant |
Model | Fairlane | Scimitar |
Year Released | 1994 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3983 cc | 2994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 198 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 348 Nm | 266 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1190 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2520 mm |