2006 Ford Ranger vs. 1961 Reliant Sabre 4
To start off, 2006 Ford Ranger is newer by 45 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 4,016 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Ranger (206 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1961 Reliant Sabre 4. (70 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 1961 Reliant Sabre 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Ranger weights approximately 410 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, 2006 Ford Ranger (323 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Reliant Sabre 4. (123 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Reliant Sabre 4. 2006 Ford Ranger has automatic transmission and 1961 Reliant Sabre 4 has manual transmission. 1961 Reliant Sabre 4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Ford Ranger will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2006 Ford Ranger | 1961 Reliant Sabre 4 | |
Make | Ford | Reliant |
Model | Ranger | Sabre 4 |
Year Released | 2006 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4016 cc | 1703 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 206 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 323 Nm | 123 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100.4 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.4 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1208 kg | 798 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5150 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2290 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 84 L | 38 L |