1951 Austin A 110 vs. 2003 Mercury Sable
To start off, 2003 Mercury Sable is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin A 110 would be higher. At 3,992 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Austin A 110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Mercury Sable (152 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 110. (130 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin A 110 weights approximately 410 kg more than 2003 Mercury Sable.
Because 1951 Austin A 110 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 1951 Austin A 110. 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, 1951 Austin A 110 (287 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Mercury Sable. (246 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1951 Austin A 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Mercury Sable. 2003 Mercury Sable has automatic transmission and 1951 Austin A 110 has manual transmission. 1951 Austin A 110 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:
1951 Austin A 110 | 2003 Mercury Sable | |
Make | Austin | Mercury |
Model | A 110 | Sable |
Year Released | 1951 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3992 cc | 2982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 152 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 287 Nm | 246 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 89.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 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 | 1975 kg | 1565 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 68 L |