1965 Ford Anglia vs. 1961 Reliant Sabre Six
To start off, 1965 Ford Anglia is newer by 4 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 72 more horse power than 1965 Ford Anglia. (37 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Reliant Sabre Six should accelerate faster than 1965 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Reliant Sabre Six weights approximately 79 kg more than 1965 Ford Anglia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ford Anglia. (70 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1961 Reliant Sabre Six will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Ford Anglia | 1961 Reliant Sabre Six | |
Make | Ford | Reliant |
Model | Anglia | Sabre Six |
Year Released | 1965 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 997 cc | 2553 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 37 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 70 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 8.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 737 kg | 816 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2290 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 38 L |