1951 Buick 40 vs. 2004 Mercury Sable
To start off, 2004 Mercury Sable is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Buick 40 would be higher. At 4,066 cc (8 cylinders), 1951 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mercury Sable (155 HP) has 36 more horse power than 1951 Buick 40. (119 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 1951 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Buick 40 weights approximately 122 kg more than 2004 Mercury Sable.
Let's talk about torque, 1951 Buick 40 (292 Nm) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mercury Sable. (251 Nm). This means 1951 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mercury Sable.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Buick 40 | 2004 Mercury Sable | |
| Make | Buick | Mercury |
| Model | 40 | Sable |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4066 cc | 2983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 155 HP |
| Torque | 292 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.5 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 104.8 mm | 79 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 1513 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2760 mm |
