1950 Ford Zephyr vs. 2003 Mercury Sable
To start off, 2003 Mercury Sable is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 2,982 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Mercury Sable (152 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1950 Ford Zephyr. (57 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 1950 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Mercury Sable weights approximately 420 kg more than 1950 Ford Zephyr. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1950 Ford Zephyr 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 Ford Zephyr. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 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, 2003 Mercury Sable (246 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Ford Zephyr. (151 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2003 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Ford Zephyr. 2003 Mercury Sable has automatic transmission and 1950 Ford Zephyr has manual transmission. 1950 Ford Zephyr will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Mercury Sable will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Ford Zephyr | 2003 Mercury Sable | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | Zephyr | Sable |
Year Released | 1950 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2262 cc | 2982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 152 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 151 Nm | 246 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 89.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 79 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 1565 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 68 L |