1952 Ford Zephyr vs. 1962 Reliant Sabre Six
To start off, 1962 Reliant Sabre Six is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 2,553 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Reliant Sabre Six is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Reliant Sabre Six (108 HP) has 51 more horse power than 1952 Ford Zephyr. (57 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Reliant Sabre Six should accelerate faster than 1952 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 329 kg more than 1962 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. Let's talk about torque, 1962 Reliant Sabre Six (185 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Ford Zephyr. (151 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1962 Reliant Sabre Six will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Ford Zephyr | 1962 Reliant Sabre Six | |
| Make | Ford | Reliant |
| Model | Zephyr | Sabre Six |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2260 cc | 2553 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 108 HP |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 816 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4060 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 |
