1961 Ford Taunus vs. 1962 Reliant Sabre 4
To start off, 1962 Reliant Sabre 4 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Ford Taunus 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 17 more horse power than 1961 Ford Taunus. (53 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Reliant Sabre 4 should accelerate faster than 1961 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Ford Taunus weights approximately 163 kg more than 1962 Reliant Sabre 4.
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 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Ford Taunus. (111 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1962 Reliant Sabre 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Ford Taunus | 1962 Reliant Sabre 4 | |
Make | Ford | Reliant |
Model | Taunus | Sabre 4 |
Year Released | 1961 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1497 cc | 1702 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 111 Nm | 123 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.1:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 797 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2290 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 38 L |