1971 Ford Mustang vs. 1963 Reliant Sabre Six
To start off, 1971 Ford Mustang is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Reliant Sabre Six. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Reliant Sabre Six would be higher. At 5,752 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Ford Mustang (330 HP) has 222 more horse power than 1963 Reliant Sabre Six. (108 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1963 Reliant Sabre Six. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Ford Mustang weights approximately 817 kg more than 1963 Reliant Sabre Six. 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, 1971 Ford Mustang (503 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 318 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Reliant Sabre Six. (185 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1971 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Reliant Sabre Six.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Ford Mustang | 1963 Reliant Sabre Six | |
| Make | Ford | Reliant |
| Model | Mustang | Sabre Six |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5752 cc | 2553 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 330 HP | 108 HP |
| Torque | 503 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 798 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 38 L |
