1984 Ferrari 288 GTO vs. 1963 Reliant Sabre 4
To start off, 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO is newer by 21 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 2,855 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO (395 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 325 more horse power than 1963 Reliant Sabre 4. (70 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO should accelerate faster than 1963 Reliant Sabre 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO weights approximately 428 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, 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO (506 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 383 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Reliant Sabre 4. (123 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Reliant Sabre 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO | 1963 Reliant Sabre 4 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Reliant |
| Model | 288 GTO | Sabre 4 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2855 cc | 1703 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 506 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.6:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 797 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 38 L |
