1999 Ford F-150 vs. 1978 Reliant Scimitar
To start off, 1999 Ford F-150 is newer by 21 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 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Reliant Scimitar (135 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1999 Ford F-150. (128 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Reliant Scimitar should accelerate faster than 1999 Ford F-150. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Ford F-150 weights approximately 33 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, 1999 Ford F-150 (393 Nm) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Reliant Scimitar. (236 Nm). This means 1999 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Reliant Scimitar. 1978 Reliant Scimitar has automatic transmission and 1999 Ford F-150 has manual transmission. 1999 Ford F-150 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Reliant Scimitar will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Ford F-150 | 1978 Reliant Scimitar | |
Make | Ford | Reliant |
Model | F-150 | Scimitar |
Year Released | 1999 | 1978 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4604 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 128 HP | 135 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 393 Nm | 236 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1298 kg | 1265 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5740 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3520 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 27 L |