1954 Ford Popular vs. 1961 Reliant Sabre 4
To start off, 1961 Reliant Sabre 4 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Ford Popular. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Ford Popular would be higher. At 1,703 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Reliant Sabre 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Reliant Sabre 4 (70 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1954 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Reliant Sabre 4 should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Reliant Sabre 4 weights approximately 63 kg more than 1954 Ford Popular. 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, 1961 Reliant Sabre 4 (123 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1961 Reliant Sabre 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Ford Popular.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Ford Popular | 1961 Reliant Sabre 4 | |
Make | Ford | Reliant |
Model | Popular | Sabre 4 |
Year Released | 1954 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1703 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 26 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 63 Nm | 123 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 798 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2290 mm |