1966 Ford Lotus Cortina vs. 1962 Reliant Sabre 4
To start off, 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Reliant Sabre 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Reliant Sabre 4 would be higher. At 1,702 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 Reliant Sabre 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina (105 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1962 Reliant Sabre 4. (70 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina should accelerate faster than 1962 Reliant Sabre 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina weights approximately 108 kg more than 1962 Reliant Sabre 4. 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, 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina (145 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Reliant Sabre 4. (123 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Reliant Sabre 4.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Ford Lotus Cortina | 1962 Reliant Sabre 4 | |
Make | Ford | Reliant |
Model | Lotus Cortina | Sabre 4 |
Year Released | 1966 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1558 cc | 1702 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 105 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 123 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.8 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 905 kg | 797 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2290 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 38 L |