1965 Ford Mustang vs. 1961 Reliant Sabre Six
To start off, 1965 Ford Mustang 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 2,786 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Reliant Sabre Six (109 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1965 Ford Mustang. (100 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Reliant Sabre Six should accelerate faster than 1965 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Ford Mustang weights approximately 159 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.
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1965 Ford Mustang | 1961 Reliant Sabre Six | |
Make | Ford | Reliant |
Model | Mustang | Sabre Six |
Year Released | 1965 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2786 cc | 2553 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 816 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2290 mm |