1999 Ford Falcon vs. 1961 Reliant Sabre 4
To start off, 1999 Ford Falcon is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Reliant Sabre 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Reliant Sabre 4 would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ford Falcon (220 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 1961 Reliant Sabre 4. (70 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1961 Reliant Sabre 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Ford Falcon weights approximately 707 kg more than 1961 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, 1999 Ford Falcon (366 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 243 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Reliant Sabre 4. (123 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1999 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Reliant Sabre 4.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Ford Falcon | 1961 Reliant Sabre 4 | |
Make | Ford | Reliant |
Model | Falcon | Sabre 4 |
Year Released | 1999 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3984 cc | 1703 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 220 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 123 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92.4 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 798 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2290 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 38 L |