1961 Reliant Sabre Six vs. 1986 Ford Capri
To start off, 1986 Ford Capri is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Reliant Sabre Six. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Reliant Sabre Six 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 37 more horse power than 1986 Ford Capri. (72 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Reliant Sabre Six should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Ford Capri weights approximately 194 kg more than 1961 Reliant Sabre Six.
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 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Capri. (119 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1961 Reliant Sabre Six will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Capri. 1986 Ford Capri has automatic transmission and 1961 Reliant Sabre Six has manual transmission. 1961 Reliant Sabre Six will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Ford Capri will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Reliant Sabre Six | 1986 Ford Capri | |
Make | Reliant | Ford |
Model | Sabre Six | Capri |
Year Released | 1961 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2553 cc | 1591 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 119 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 87.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 816 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 58 L |