2000 Ford Excursion vs. 1961 Reliant Sabre Six
To start off, 2000 Ford Excursion is newer by 39 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 7,274 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Excursion (232 HP @ 2700 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 1961 Reliant Sabre Six. (109 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 1961 Reliant Sabre Six. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Excursion weights approximately 2454 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.
Because 2000 Ford Excursion is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1961 Reliant Sabre Six. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Ford Excursion will offer significantly more control. 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, 2000 Ford Excursion (677 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 491 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Reliant Sabre Six. (186 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Reliant Sabre Six. 2000 Ford Excursion has automatic transmission and 1961 Reliant Sabre Six has manual transmission. 1961 Reliant Sabre Six will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Ford Excursion will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Excursion | 1961 Reliant Sabre Six | |
| Make | Ford | Reliant |
| Model | Excursion | Sabre Six |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7274 cc | 2553 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 232 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 2700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 677 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 3270 kg | 816 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2290 mm |
