1951 Ford Zephyr vs. 1963 Reliant Sabre 4
To start off, 1963 Reliant Sabre 4 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 2,262 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Reliant Sabre 4 (70 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1951 Ford Zephyr. (57 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Reliant Sabre 4 should accelerate faster than 1951 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 349 kg more than 1963 Reliant Sabre 4.
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, 1951 Ford Zephyr (151 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Reliant Sabre 4. (123 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1951 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Reliant Sabre 4.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Ford Zephyr | 1963 Reliant Sabre 4 | |
Make | Ford | Reliant |
Model | Zephyr | Sabre 4 |
Year Released | 1951 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2262 cc | 1703 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 151 Nm | 123 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 79.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1146 kg | 797 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2290 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 38 L |