1964 Ford Zephyr vs. 1964 Reliant Sabre Six
To start off, both 1964 Ford Zephyr and 1964 Reliant Sabre Six were released in the same year (1964). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,552 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Reliant Sabre Six is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Reliant Sabre Six (108 HP) has 36 more horse power than 1964 Ford Zephyr. (72 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Reliant Sabre Six should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 348 kg more than 1964 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, 1964 Reliant Sabre Six (185 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Zephyr. (129 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1964 Reliant Sabre Six will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Ford Zephyr | 1964 Reliant Sabre Six | |
| Make | Ford | Reliant |
| Model | Zephyr | Sabre Six |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1703 cc | 2552 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 108 HP |
| Torque | 129 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 797 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 38 L |
