1953 Austin A 70 vs. 2000 Mercury Sable
To start off, 2000 Mercury Sable is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 2,984 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Mercury Sable (153 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mercury Sable weights approximately 230 kg more than 1953 Austin A 70. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1953 Austin A 70 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 1953 Austin A 70. 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, 2000 Mercury Sable (251 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin A 70. (157 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 2000 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Austin A 70.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Austin A 70 | 2000 Mercury Sable | |
| Make | Austin | Mercury |
| Model | A 70 | Sable |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2199 cc | 2984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 85 L |
