1986 Ford Mustang vs. 1963 Reliant Sabre 4
To start off, 1986 Ford Mustang is newer by 23 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 2,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Ford Mustang (88 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1963 Reliant Sabre 4. (70 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1963 Reliant Sabre 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Ford Mustang weights approximately 388 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, 1986 Ford Mustang (161 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Reliant Sabre 4. (123 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1986 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Reliant Sabre 4.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Ford Mustang | 1963 Reliant Sabre 4 | |
Make | Ford | Reliant |
Model | Mustang | Sabre 4 |
Year Released | 1986 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2294 cc | 1703 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 88 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 161 Nm | 123 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 797 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2290 mm |