1941 Ford Taunus vs. 1961 Reliant Sabre Six
To start off, 1961 Reliant Sabre Six is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1941 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1941 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 2,553 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Reliant Sabre Six is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Reliant Sabre Six (109 HP) has 75 more horse power than 1941 Ford Taunus. (34 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Reliant Sabre Six should accelerate faster than 1941 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1941 Ford Taunus weights approximately 18 kg more than 1961 Reliant Sabre Six.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1941 Ford Taunus | 1961 Reliant Sabre Six | |
| Make | Ford | Reliant |
| Model | Taunus | Sabre Six |
| Year Released | 1941 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 2553 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 109 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 834 kg | 816 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2290 mm |
