1951 Buick LeSabre vs. 2009 Mercury Sable
To start off, 2009 Mercury Sable is newer by 58 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Buick LeSabre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Buick LeSabre would be higher. At 3,523 cc (8 cylinders), 1951 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Buick LeSabre (335 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 2009 Mercury Sable. (263 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercury Sable. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercury Sable weights approximately 202 kg more than 1951 Buick LeSabre.
Because 2009 Mercury Sable is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1951 Buick LeSabre. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Sable will offer significantly more control. 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 Buick LeSabre (517 Nm @ 3650 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercury Sable. (338 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1951 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercury Sable.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Buick LeSabre | 2009 Mercury Sable | |
Make | Buick | Mercury |
Model | LeSabre | Sable |
Year Released | 1951 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3523 cc | 3496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 335 HP | 263 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 517 Nm | 338 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3650 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 12.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1723 kg | 1925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 5140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2870 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 151 L | 78 L |