1969 Ford Capri vs. 1963 Reliant Sabre 4
To start off, 1969 Ford Capri is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Reliant Sabre 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Reliant Sabre 4 would be higher. At 1,703 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Reliant Sabre 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Ford Capri (82 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1963 Reliant Sabre 4. (70 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1963 Reliant Sabre 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Ford Capri weights approximately 169 kg more than 1963 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, 1969 Ford Capri (149 Nm) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Reliant Sabre 4. (123 Nm). This means 1969 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Reliant Sabre 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Ford Capri | 1963 Reliant Sabre 4 | |
| Make | Ford | Reliant |
| Model | Capri | Sabre 4 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1703 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.6 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 797 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 91 L | 38 L |
