1979 Ford LTD vs. 1961 Reliant Sabre Six
To start off, 1979 Ford LTD is newer by 18 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Ford LTD is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ford LTD (133 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1961 Reliant Sabre Six. (109 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford LTD should accelerate faster than 1961 Reliant Sabre Six. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford LTD weights approximately 870 kg more than 1961 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, 1979 Ford LTD (332 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Reliant Sabre Six. (186 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1979 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Reliant Sabre Six. 1979 Ford LTD has automatic transmission and 1961 Reliant Sabre Six has manual transmission. 1961 Reliant Sabre Six will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Ford LTD will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ford LTD | 1961 Reliant Sabre Six | |
| Make | Ford | Reliant |
| Model | LTD | Sabre Six |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2553 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1686 kg | 816 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5520 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 38 L |
