1995 Ford Ranger vs. 1961 Reliant Sabre Six
To start off, 1995 Ford Ranger is newer by 34 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 2,982 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Ranger (148 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1961 Reliant Sabre Six. (109 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 1961 Reliant Sabre Six. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Ranger weights approximately 612 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, 1995 Ford Ranger (257 Nm @ 2650 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Reliant Sabre Six. (186 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Reliant Sabre Six.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Ford Ranger | 1961 Reliant Sabre Six | |
| Make | Ford | Reliant |
| Model | Ranger | Sabre Six |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2982 cc | 2553 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 257 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2650 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1428 kg | 816 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2290 mm |
