2005 Ford Econovan vs. 1961 Reliant Sabre Six
To start off, 2005 Ford Econovan is newer by 44 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 2,553 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Reliant Sabre Six is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Reliant Sabre Six (109 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2005 Ford Econovan. (90 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Reliant Sabre Six should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Econovan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Econovan weights approximately 479 kg more than 1961 Reliant Sabre Six.
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, 1961 Reliant Sabre Six (186 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Econovan. (138 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1961 Reliant Sabre Six will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Econovan.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Econovan | 1961 Reliant Sabre Six | |
Make | Ford | Reliant |
Model | Econovan | Sabre Six |
Year Released | 2005 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1788 cc | 2553 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 138 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 816 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2290 mm |