1956 Ford Prefect vs. 1961 Reliant Sabre Six
To start off, 1961 Reliant Sabre Six is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ford Prefect 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 @ 4800 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1956 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Reliant Sabre Six should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Reliant Sabre Six weights approximately 51 kg more than 1956 Ford Prefect. 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 Six (186 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1961 Reliant Sabre Six will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Ford Prefect | 1961 Reliant Sabre Six | |
Make | Ford | Reliant |
Model | Prefect | Sabre Six |
Year Released | 1956 | 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 | 31 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 71 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 79.5 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 765 kg | 816 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2290 mm |