1998 Ford Scorpio vs. 1970 Reliant Bug
To start off, 1998 Ford Scorpio is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Reliant Bug. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Reliant Bug would be higher. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Ford Scorpio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ford Scorpio (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1970 Reliant Bug. (31 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Scorpio should accelerate faster than 1970 Reliant Bug. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 822 kg more than 1970 Reliant Bug. 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, 1998 Ford Scorpio (172 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Reliant Bug. (52 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1998 Ford Scorpio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Reliant Bug.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Ford Scorpio | 1970 Reliant Bug | |
Make | Ford | Reliant |
Model | Scorpio | Bug |
Year Released | 1998 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 701 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 31 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 172 Nm | 52 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83.1 mm | 60.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 61 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 408 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 2800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1400 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1280 mm |