1955 Ford Anglia vs. 1962 Reliant Sabre 4
To start off, 1962 Reliant Sabre 4 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 1,702 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 Reliant Sabre 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Reliant Sabre 4 (70 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1955 Ford Anglia. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Reliant Sabre 4 should accelerate faster than 1955 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Reliant Sabre 4 weights approximately 57 kg more than 1955 Ford Anglia. 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, 1962 Reliant Sabre 4 (123 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Ford Anglia. (72 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1962 Reliant Sabre 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Ford Anglia | 1962 Reliant Sabre 4 | |
Make | Ford | Reliant |
Model | Anglia | Sabre 4 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1702 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 31 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 72 Nm | 123 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 79.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 797 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2290 mm |