1995 Ford Scorpio vs. 1964 Reliant Sabre Six
To start off, 1995 Ford Scorpio is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Reliant Sabre Six. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Reliant Sabre Six would be higher. At 2,552 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Reliant Sabre Six is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Scorpio (114 HP) has 6 more horse power than 1964 Reliant Sabre Six. (108 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Scorpio should accelerate faster than 1964 Reliant Sabre Six. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 810 kg more than 1964 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 Scorpio (270 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Reliant Sabre Six. (185 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Scorpio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Reliant Sabre Six.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Ford Scorpio | 1964 Reliant Sabre Six | |
Make | Ford | Reliant |
Model | Scorpio | Sabre Six |
Year Released | 1995 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2499 cc | 2552 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 108 HP |
Torque | 270 Nm | 185 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1607 kg | 797 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1290 mm |