1950 Austin A135 vs. 2000 Mercury Sable
To start off, 2000 Mercury Sable is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Austin A135. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Austin A135 would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1950 Austin A135 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Mercury Sable (152 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1950 Austin A135. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A135. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Austin A135 weights approximately 455 kg more than 2000 Mercury Sable.
Because 1950 Austin A135 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1950 Austin A135. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Mercury Sable, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1950 Austin A135 (288 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mercury Sable. (246 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1950 Austin A135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mercury Sable.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Austin A135 | 2000 Mercury Sable | |
| Make | Austin | Mercury |
| Model | A135 | Sable |
| Year Released | 1950 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 2982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 152 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 288 Nm | 246 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.4 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1565 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 68 L |
