1961 Reliant Sabre Six vs. 2010 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2010 Ford Falcon is newer by 49 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Falcon (387 HP) has 278 more horse power than 1961 Reliant Sabre Six. (109 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster 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, 2010 Ford Falcon (520 Nm) has 334 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Reliant Sabre Six. (186 Nm). This means 2010 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Reliant Sabre Six. 2010 Ford Falcon 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. 2010 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Reliant Sabre Six | 2010 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Reliant | Ford |
| Model | Sabre Six | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2553 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 387 HP |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 520 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4967 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1868 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1433 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2838 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 68 L |
