1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa vs. 1964 Reliant Sabre Six
To start off, 1964 Reliant Sabre Six is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa would be higher. At 2,552 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Reliant Sabre Six is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (190 HP) has 82 more horse power than 1964 Reliant Sabre Six. (108 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1964 Reliant Sabre Six. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Reliant Sabre Six weights approximately 117 kg more than 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
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 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (205 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Reliant Sabre Six. (185 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Reliant Sabre Six.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | 1964 Reliant Sabre Six | |
| Make | Ferrari | Reliant |
| Model | 500 Testarossa | Sabre Six |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1985 cc | 2552 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 108 HP |
| Torque | 205 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 797 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 38 L |
