1981 Ford Granada vs. 1961 Reliant Sabre Six
To start off, 1981 Ford Granada is newer by 20 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 2,553 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Reliant Sabre Six is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Reliant Sabre Six (109 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1981 Ford Granada. (98 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Reliant Sabre Six should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Granada weights approximately 484 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 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Granada. (151 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1961 Reliant Sabre Six will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Ford Granada | 1961 Reliant Sabre Six | |
Make | Ford | Reliant |
Model | Granada | Sabre Six |
Year Released | 1981 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 2553 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 98 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 151 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 816 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2290 mm |