1972 Ford Maverick vs. 1961 Reliant Sabre Six
To start off, 1972 Ford Maverick is newer by 11 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 2,782 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Reliant Sabre Six (109 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1972 Ford Maverick. (81 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Reliant Sabre Six should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Maverick weights approximately 444 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. Let's talk about torque, 1961 Reliant Sabre Six (186 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford Maverick. (175 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1961 Reliant Sabre Six will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford Maverick.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Ford Maverick | 1961 Reliant Sabre Six | |
Make | Ford | Reliant |
Model | Maverick | Sabre Six |
Year Released | 1972 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2782 cc | 2553 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 816 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2290 mm |